Wednesday
Insurance Day – OH MY!!
Today we went to the Tucson VA Medical Center – First, let me say, this is a first class place and everyone was extremely helpful and friendly. We showed up early and were the first ones for intake. After we had our interview – so far so good in our approval – YEA! - (but it will still take 24 hours) – Andy went for his ID Card. If we are approved, it will be sent to our home in PA. (Dave and Tina – be on the lookout – LOL!).
Our next step was for Andy’s physical – next Wed. After that we went to release of Information (forms to fill out to release all of Andy’s medical information to the VA). Well it turns out, I did not bring the addresses – can you believe it!!!! My friends who think I am pretty A--L, may not, but I did not. So we got the forms and headed home.
Back at the motor home, we filled in all the forms and also found another place to stay. This campground is nice but even with the discount, it is more than we want to pay. After doing all our paperwork, we headed out. First back to the VA – no problems, they will take care of the forms. Then to the Pima County Fairgrounds. We talked with one of the workampers and checked out the different areas to camp. We will be moving here tomorrow. We can get full hookups for $100/week and there are many nice areas. (So stay tuned for some pictures of our new site.)
Our next stop was the visitor center. We do want to spend some time just chilling but we also have some things on our bucket list and needed more info.
Our last stop was Fry’s – really like these stores…….
Back home, we received a call from the Tucson Agency on Aging (I had called them for assistance). Well, it turns out that they cannot help us with supplemental insurance but they were able to answer many of our questions and gave us places to call in Pennsylvania for assistance – so that will be part of our “chilling” time.
Thursday
This morning we moved to Pima County Fairgrounds – nice place with full hookups for $100/week. We spent the rest of the morning setting up and getting organized since we will be here a week or more (depending on more appointments). I spent the rest of the afternoon/early evening learning all I can about Medigap policies, what they cover, etc. etc. I did find out that we will not need an extra prescription policy for Andy due to VA coverage – YEA!!!
So tomorrow the phone calls begin.
The weather has been HOT!! 95 degrees today. We had to laugh cause they are predicating a cold front coming in a few days – highs around 80. In PA, 80 is considered HOT!! Oh my!
Here is an interesting video… For Breast Cancer Awareness – feel free to vote!
Stay tuned for our continuing adventures and some pictures tomorrow!
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