Do pricey, pretty computers have a dark side? Or will you choose a health care company that insures 70 million individuals nationwide? Who will feel your wrath?
It’s Apple VS United Healthcare:
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My first PC is 13 years old, win95 then win98.
Used it for all kinds of things, but it HAS been unused since I made an authentic ‘rig’ back in June 2005, first it had a pirated 2k and then *nix.
That’s nice, but will it run Windows XP or Vista? I’m glad it’s still running, but the BIG difference is that it most likely can’t cope with the latest operating systems like my Mac does.
I’ve had United Healthcare for 11+ years. Never had any problems. I’ve had, in my opinion, some of the brightest, finest physicians available. copays were easy, when I had an MRI for a stroke, it was easy, sleep apnea, no problems, all easy, and they made it effortless. Now if you want to talk about b*tsh*t crazy rules and a mystifying range of qualification criteria for treat, that has to be Pacificare. they were truly horrible. When I was a fattie, I had a sleep study performed, and I stopped breathing 11 times an hour. They said they’d only pay if I had 13 times or more. United said even 1 time a night, and I qualified for treatment immediatley. So, while this insurance may not meet many peoples wants/needs, it suits mine just fine Depending on the company you work for, it can be pretty cheap.
Apple, now, I have about a 50/50 ratio of people at work with Apple notebooks. While I don’t care for them, it’s their choice. I have no problem with that, same as people who would buy a Ford/Kia, etc. I don’t mind them, I just don’t care for them. That my preference.
While I think Itunes blows toads, UHC is worse by a mile. We are stuck with them thru spouse’s employer. When our daughter was born, anesthesia for c section was $2600, UHC paid $1000. By the time they got done paying their teeny fraction for hospital and doctor’s bills, we were left holding the bag for over 8 grand. Plus, every time we find a med that works for offspring’s reflux, they decide they don’t cover it anymore.
UHC = evil.
I have a UHC HMO that is FABULOUS. Apple is just…terrible. Terrible customer service, overpriced machines, fanboyism, and Steve Jobs is a tool.
Apple may be expensive but they are not a corrupt healthcare system that is killing or bankrupting thousands of customers a day.
Really, Apple at 26%? UHC is what is wrong with all of america!
I don’t care so much for insurance companies, but I do want to work for one. ‘Cuz that’s where the money is.
Long story short, United Healthcare only honors their policies when you get a lawyer involved.
I’m torn. I get my health insurance through United and have never had any major issues with them. I’ve also been an raving Apple fanboi since 1989, so obviously they can do no wrong in my eyes. I guess, I’m just going to have to sit this one out.