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Originally Posted by Ohiogirl

as individuals vary so widely. I'm sure someone's already said to check the Nuts n Bolts forum for zcaveman's great info.

But, SSchuler, I also find groceries to be quite a bit more expensive than in Columbus, OH, and I do shop when in TV mostly by checking the Wednesday flyers. But, admittedly, when only there for short times, I usually don't take the time to do the smarter shopping I do when in Ohio.

Ivanhoe, what coupon sites do you like on the Internet? I used one recommended on a frugal website one time and immediately saw a huge increase in spam email.

I currently have Illinois BC/BS via Cobra when my office closed, and checked that there are providers in/near TV, as I expect to have it thru June of 2011, but will need to shop around after that in Florida. Am concerned about developing any pre-existing conditions, and the new health law won't help until 2014, if I am interpreting it correctly. Just trying hard to stay healthy and maybe lose a few pounds (why is that so hard)??? right now, but it's a worry.

Met someone in the pool recently who thought they were set - he and his wife both had serious pre-existing conditions, but had retirement healthcare thru his former employer - got a letter after a year or two stating new policy had $100,000 cap! He ended up working full-time to get benefits, but luckily his condition was in remission - very sad what would have happened had he not been healthy enough to work.

Regarding health car. I don't know the laws of OH or FL. Each state has their own laws, but in NY and TN ( where we live now) If you had group insurance through an empolyer and now need private insurance, as you do, pre-existing conditions does not matter! The insurance carrier must take you with no changes to the policy. Check your state medicare office, they should give you the skinny... Any peeps younger than 65 with pre existing out there in TV? I have a few more years to go but if I get canned, I'll be calling FL , get my insurance then buy in TV!