Showing posts with label getting around. Show all posts
Showing posts with label getting around. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Overview of Erika Insurance

Okay. So CCAP has a partnership with Aetna, and that is who our insurance is through. The best doctors for you to see are ones who take Aetna insurance. To find doctors in your area, to go: http://www.aetna.com/docfind

Once you get there, do this:
  1. Go to the "Not Yet enrolled in an Aetna Plan"
  2. click on DocFind
  3. Select search by zip code and enter state
  4. Select a type of provider by chosing "People and Places" and select either primary doctor, specialist, or hosptial
  5. Select a Plan type - under "Aetna Standard Plan" select "Open Choice PPO"
  6. Select "Search Criteria" and click on "view search results now" and then click "continue"
They make it so easy.

Of course, this is an American health plan (for refernce, watch the documentary Sicko...) so there are exclusions to the plan:
  • Routine check-ups, physicals, or immunizaitons
  • Pre-existing conditions
  • Risky sports (anything my old AP tried, apparently....)
  • Alcohol and narcotics
  • Injuries sustained in a criminal act (although, that will be the least of the worries is not having insurance coverage if you are caught robbing a bank...)

And there are also some limitations, which actually aren't all that bad compared to most plans:

  • Mental health disorders ($1000 max)
  • Non-accidental dental treatments ($200 max, only with those who have extended insurance)

Claim Forms were in your welcome packet that your host family has. They are also on your intranet that you have access to. If you need to be reimbursed for something, the claim form must be filled out and sent to Chickering. In addition, the AP must send all receipts, itemized bills, police reports (if they exist) and any other relevant information. If you have questions regarding your policy or a claim, call Chickering at 800-783-7447.

Friday, May 2, 2008

Pools

While we are more known for clouds and rain, we have some great pools around. Here is a list for Eastsiders to know about:

Bellevue City Municipal Pool - indoor, heated, lessons
Phantom Lake Club (Bellevue) - outdoor, not heated, lessons
Samena Club (Bellevue) - indoor, heated, lessons
Kirkland City Municipal Pool - outdoor, not heated, lessons
Issaquah City Municipal Pool - indoor, not heated, lessons
Northwest Center runs multiple indoor pools - Juanita (Kirkland), Redmond, Bothell and Mercer Island

Kirkland, Phantom Lake and other outdoor pools are only open in the summer. Everyone else has public swimming time and lessons year round. My personal favorite for indoor is the Bellevue pool, since you can hang out in the theraputic pool which is toasty warm. Favorite outdoor is the Kirkland City pool.

And, if you are looking for an adventure, I would not count out the Great Wolf Lodge!

Maps

Where to find great online maps:
Mapquest
Microsoft
Google
Yahoo

There are also great maps locally available, if you like a printed out version. Hit up your local grocery store, and you should find them near the check out lanes. While printed maps may be passe, they give you a lay of the land, and let you get to know where it is that you are now living.