“Of the 2.6 million service members dispatched to fight the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001, more than half say their physical or mental health is worse than before they deployed, according to a poll conducted by The Washington Post and the Kaiser Family Foundation. But most of those health problems are not the result of gunshots, grenades and roadside bombs: Almost eight in 10 of those reporting health problems – about 1 million of them – say they were not seriously injured in combat.”
Day 46: I found out yesterday that my $1500 deductible and out-of-pocket expenses have been met, had been met for a while because a prescription assistance program paid my portion of the Enbrel I need for RA management. All I pay for now are co-pays for doctor visits.
It was Christmas in April! Especially as it looked like it could snow at any moment. I’d saved $1500 for my deductible when the pharmacy worked to find an assistance program to pay it for me. Gratitude doesn’t begin to describe the peace of mind this gives me.
Vegan Spinster 
