Your Turn: Health care law helping grandparents and their grandchildren
22.05.12
My wife and I are blessed with six grandkids -- all, thankfully, healthy and happy. And all -- thankfully -- have health insurance. That's why a recent Facebook post from a constituent caught my eye.
A woman named Juanita wrote that it was because of the Affordable Care Act that her grandson is able to get the medication he needs and is able to see his doctor.
"I have to say," she wrote, "if it weren't for the affordable act, my grandson would not have been able to get medication he needs and see the doctor he needs to see. We are grateful!!"
But as we mark the two-year anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act, attackers in Washington continue their obsession with taking away new
rights and benefits that millions of Americans, like Juanita and her grandson, already are enjoying. We cannot afford to let that happen.
Calif. Commissioner Jones Gets 'D' From Insurance Industry
22.05.12
, Industry respondents gave Jones an overall grade of “D,” although as many respondents to the poll assigned the first-year commissioner a “B” as they did an “F.”
Comments from poll takers on Jones performance ranged from high praise to harsh criticism.
“Best state insurance commissioner in my opinion,” one poll taker wrote.
Said another: “Commissioner Jones is the worst commissioner in the United States, by a long way.”
The informal poll on InsuranceJournal.com, conducted from mid-January through the beginning of March, presented six questions related to Jones’ performance. The poll enabled respondents to remain anonymous, and provided an opportunity for poll takers to leave comments explaining their grades.
The grades are as follows:
Industry Communication = C Public Communication = C Legislation = D Regulatory Matters = C Business Friendly = D Overall Rating = D
Jones, a Harvard Law School graduate who rose from the ranks of Sacramento City Council, is a well-known Democratic politician who served in the Assembly for seven years before being elected to the insurance commissioner post as successor to Steve Poizner. He started serving as commissioner on Jan. 3, 2011.
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what to look for when buying a used mustang gt?
Aug 08, 2007 by Joe | Posted in Ford
Im thinking about buying a mustang really soon. we've called the insurance companies and got the price down really low. i got a summer job and saved up 8 grand. my dad plans on paying a little also. But I think my budget is going to be 12,000. But 12 is the highest and last resort. I've seen mustang Gt's under 10 for around 48,000 miles to 98,000. im keeping a close eye on 10 mustangs right now on autotrader. but If i was to get one with 98,000 on it would that last me. i hear its how the owner took care of it not how many miles it has. Is this true? or should i just wait and find a good one with lower miles and just pay around 10 grand or a little higher. i want the car to last me a while. i dont mind doing some work on it if it needs some but not major problems. im looking at 1999-2002 mustang Gt's. What should i look for when buying one. what are things i should look out for?
First off, buy the lowest mileage you can. Figure about 12000 less miles is another year of use with the vehicle. Don't listen to these people here telling you to buy something else, buy the kind of car you like. GTs usually see a little harder use and abuse than their 6 cylinder companions. Check under the car, make sure there are no signs of rust, and make sure nothing under the car looks damaged. Check the gaps around the doors and hood when they are closed, make sure they are all pretty uniform. A twisted unibody, which could result from very hard driving or racing, will show a bit here. Make sure the car has had no major accidents. Get a carfax if you can on the vehicle, it'll give you some history and anything of major concern. Take it for a test drive, on various road surfaces, smooth and rough, make sure the handling is okay, it doesn't pull to one side or other, does not make any unusual sounds. The Mustang GT with the 4.6 is a very good car, one that will make you very happy. Try not to buy a car that needs work, a car needing a bit of work could mean that it was neglected and not cared for properly. There are lots of GTs out there, do not settle for the first one you see. Wait for the color and options that you want. Good luck in your search for a GT.
mustang63b | Aug 08, 2007
didnt you just ask this Q?
benejueves | Aug 08, 2007
1999-2002 mustang Gt's
Don't pay anymore then $6-7K for one, there prices are droping big time... few in ohio going for $5k with just 100k lmiles
Block out the '01-'02 and just target the 99-00 models
Respect your dad and parents and find a good deal
$10k is NOT A GOOD DEAL FOR A FIRST TIMER MUSTANG OWNER
nwoh50 | Aug 08, 2007
No idea what to look for, but you can buy a much much better car then a mustang for 12 grand.
isu2011 | Aug 08, 2007
Before you buy it, go out and see it. Listen to it when or if it cranks to see if you can hear problems.
B-Rad | Aug 08, 2007
I crashed my car after swerving to avoid collision with another vehicle, who's liable for the damage?
Dec 06, 2010 by Lisa Lucy | Posted in Insurance & Registration
Travelling on the highway a car swerved towards my car causing me to lose control and flip onto roof. Once out of vehicle was looked after by good Samaritans driver of other vehicle approached me and apologised, said he nodded off and opened eyes looking at guard rail and swerved into my path to avoid crash. His car left undamaged. The driver was charged with "driving without due care". I have no insurance on my car and its a write off.
If the other driver was issued a ticket, that and a copy of the police report stating the nature of the accident should be enough to prove he was at fault for the accident and his insurance will be responsible for covering your damages. Even if your car was totaled they will have to pay you for the value of the car you lost in the accident.
| Dec 06, 2010
don't know what state you are in but your option would probably be a law suit.
tronary | Dec 06, 2010
you might have to take it to small claims court...it sounds like the guy is at fault...and the fact that he was charged for it, shouldn't be a problem in court getting your repairs done...however, most states require car insurance in order to operate the vehicle so you might get in trouble if your state is one.
mario | Dec 06, 2010
What to look for in a mustang?
Aug 08, 2007 by Joe | Posted in Buying & Selling
Im thinking about buying a mustang really soon. we've called the insurance companies and got the price down really low. i got a summer job and saved up 8 grand. my dad plans on paying a little also. But I think my budget is going to be 12,000. But 12 is the highest and last resort. I've seen mustang Gt's under 10 for around 48,000 miles to 98,000. im keeping a close eye on 10 mustangs right now on autotrader. but If i was to get one with 98,000 on it would that last me. i hear its how the owner took care of it not how many miles it has. Is this true? or should i just wait and find a good one with lower miles and just pay around 10 grand or a little higher. i want the car to last me a while. i dont mind doing some work on it if it needs some but not major problems. im looking at 1999-2002 mustang Gt's. What should i look for when buying one. what are things i should look out for?
Have the car checked out by a mechanic before you buy it. A mechanic can run tests on the engine and check the compression and look for any faults that are stored on the computer. Look at the body, is it straight, can you tell if it's been wrecked? Look for signs of over spray where there shouldn't be any. Good luck with the car.
Fordman | Aug 08, 2007
cobra svt only good ford, but you will need more money so don't buy a mustage at all
nedmark99 | Aug 08, 2007
a HOT blond in the passenger seat.
tcpilarowski | Aug 08, 2007
i think it will be fine. i dont know what it is but fords always get me home. ive had them crawin into the driveway about to die (engine). but it made it home. that has happened a couple times. and its true i dont care what anybody says. I love Mustangs. i also love the older ford gt40 you sould google image them. they are sharp lookin cars. well i say go for what ever one you like better just keep them oiled up and never over heat them and it will run for a LONG time. i had a van for 12 years and all i ever did was keep gas in it and keep it full of oil!
tree_mower | Aug 08, 2007
car insurance w/ someone else driving?
Sep 07, 2008 by Scarlet | Posted in Insurance & Registration
I have insurance on my vehicle with my name on the policy, only. I let someone else drive my vehicle and he got into a wreak. He doesn't have his own insurance. Does *he* have insurance because of my insurance? Or is he considered a uninsured motorist, in the eyes of the State (Ohio)?
I'm not asking if the wreak will be covered. That's been taken care of. I'm asking if dude was considered to have insurance at the time of the wreak.
In the US, as long as he was not an excluded driver, and he had permission to use your vehicle, he is covered. If a claim is presented against him or you as the owner of the vehicle, your insurance will afford coverage up to the policy limits.
Luna & Lawnboy | Sep 07, 2008
How much is my personal insurance claim worth?
Jan 30, 2011 by Zach | Posted in Insurance & Registration
I was in a bad car accident 8 months ago. The taxi driver failed to yield to me so I t-boned him at 40mph which caused both my airbags to deploy and totaled my car. Police came and wrote a report saying it was his fault. Was taken to the emergency room. Whiplash, black eye from airbag, headaches, extreme neck/back pain. Seeking chiropractic care still. Missed 1 month of work. Medical bills at 20,000+ and still continuing to go since neck pain won't get any better. How much should my claim be worth? Rough estimates are fine. Thanks in advance.
In a case like this, you likely have an attorney, if so, the guy to ask is the attorney. Until all medical treatments are finnished, and the doctor decides you are as close to 100 percent of what you were before the accident, not much will happen. Once all the insurance bills are added up, Then the process grinds slowly, it is possible that a settlement of three to four times medical, but with the attorney in the mix, this could be up to a year or more away before settlement agreement is reached. So tighten up your belt, and hang on for the ride, do your best to heal up, I have had some neck and spine injuries take one two, or three years to heal, the body is amazing, rest is something that you need to learn to pay attention too, if you are really tired, and feel bad and ach, and want to lie down, do it, I know it sucks, you feel like you are missing out, and life is passing by, but be patient do the therapy to the best of your ability, never give up, tell yourself in the mirror daily, I will get stronger, I will my body to heal my neck, and my muscles believe in yourself and listen to your body when it needs rest, best of luck hang in there.
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