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Maternity Coverage
Asked by K.P. from Decatur
on August 12, 2009
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I am switching jobs and my new employer is willing to pay my insurance, but I am to find a plan for the 4 employees. I am looking for a "group" plan for four that all...
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- They consider it a preexisting condition. Email your congressman and tell them you want the insurance companies to stop interfering with your health options.
- That is the policy with most health insurances, you have to wait one year before you get pregnant. Can't wait 4m into the plan, after one year, then you can get pregn...
- EDIT: OK, I now see your further explaination. That makes a whole lot more sense to me as to why you would be finding insurance and so on. Honestly, I don't know of ...
Not Sure What to Do on Taxes??
Asked by C.S. from Dallas
on January 26, 2008
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Hello mommas!! My question is this....I worked for a little while in 2007. I was paid straight so I would have to do my own taxes come tax time. I know I didnt make...
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- C. - It costs little or nothing to consult over these basic issues so you can maximuze your tax filing.Even H&R Block might be worth a trip. A quick consult with a tax...
- It depends on whether he paid you cash, or if he paid you like a contractor, which is where he would pay you, and you would pay your own taxes. In that case, he will ...
- I am a self employed mom. Did my own taxes last year and paid too much. Found a great tax guy that saved me lots of money on deducting things for my self-employment....
How Much Time Do I Need After C-section Before Going Back to Work?
Asked by A.S. from Houston
on April 21, 2009
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I just had a baby delivered by C-section on April 6th. My employer is asking me to tell them how many weeks I plan to take. I was thinking 8 weeks but I have another c...
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- Regardless of how you feel you should always go with your doctor's advice. 6 weeks is not enough time and I'm sure your super woman co-worker will find that out soon ...
- It will all depend on how quickly you heal, also on what type of work you do. If there is heavy lifting involved then you could probably go back after 6 weeks but have...
- I took about 2 1/2 months off . I know it takes about a whole year to heal. So I had to take it a little easy. Keep tylenol on hand.(lol) I agree with the other lady ...
Anyone Ever Dealt with or Know Someone That Has Filed Pregnancy Discrimination?
Asked by W.A. from Dallas
on December 4, 2008
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Has anyone ever gone through this? Obviously, my employer did not state they were going to fire me because I got pregnant. I worked through a staffing agency from Augu...
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- Yep, getting fired for being pregnant is clearly illegal (I believe the law was passed in the 1970's). Since you've worked at the company for less than 12 months, you...
- Many years ago (my baby is almost 26),I was hired as a cashier in a restaurant at a hotel. A couple of weeks after starting work, I brought a note from my doctor sayi...
- I know someone that sued and won a case a few years ago. I can ask her if she'll talk to you about her experience if you want. Let me know.
Seeking Info/advice on Flexible Spending Acct. for Childcare Expenses
Asked by K.O. from Dallas
on November 12, 2007
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Hello,
Since I just started back to work recently and we have our little one in daycare, my husband and I are contemplating enrolling in the Flexible Spending Acct....
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- If you spend a lot on childcare then the FSA will probably be better than using the tax credit. The way you can figure out how much you'll save is by crunching the nu...
- I guess it depends how much you spend on childcare. I max out our flexible spending account (which is $5000, I think) and that is money that is not taxed. On my fede...
- Hi K., I asked our tax guy the same question! It's the same as claiming it on your taxes at the end of the year. Of course, it may be different if you're in a diffe...
Insurance ? Re: Pregnancy
Asked by B.D. from Chicago
on July 5, 2008
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Ok so we have BCBS, under COBRA, and are wrapping up our 18 months on 8/31/08. My husband is supposed to become an "employee" and therefore, receive insurance from hi...
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- Have you husband ask his employer if there is a pre-existing clause on the new insurance plan for pregnancy. He will need to talk to the human resource person or the ...
- We had to switch insurances mid way through my pregnancy with our son. No problems. It is not considered a "Pre-exsisting" condition. You should have not problems. T...
- Hi B., I think you should be ok. I was in a similar situation 2 years ago and was told that as long is there is no lapse in coverage and you go from one set of cover...
Probably Silly Question, but - Do You Feed Nannies Lunch?
Asked by C.K. from Chicago
on June 18, 2007
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Hi moms! My husband and I are hiring our first nanny, a college student who will watch our son this summer. This might be kind of a stupid question, but I was thinki...
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- My babysitter comes to our home in the morning and leaves in the evening. I tell her to help herself to anything. Before i leave in the morning, I point out what lefto...
- When I was a nanny for several families over the years, they always provided lunch. On occasion, I would bring things for lunch for everyone, make a playdate with anot...
- I always told our "nanny" to help herself to anything in the house, food-wise. My first shopping trip after she was hired, I asked her if there were any items in parti...
Employer Not Wanting to Pay Up
Asked by E.M. from Austin
on April 28, 2008
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What do you do with an employer (after you no longer work with him/her) who still owes you money but is trying to get out of it??
Advice on Returning to Work with My Previous Company
Asked by T.B. from Chicago
on February 1, 2007
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Hi everyone,
I would really love some input/advice about my situation. I became a SAHM in July 2006 to spend more time with my family and to complete my masters th...
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- I agree with previous posts. The key in the situation is drawing boundaries and sticking to them. I always intended on returning to work part-time after I had my fir...
- I agree with the other poster - being very firm about your boundaries is the key here. In my opinion working 2 days per week is really ideal - I wish I could do that!...
- If it what you enjoy doing and you were considering teaching (which would have probably taken even more time - preparing,teaching and grading), I think it is a win/win...
