The art of doing absolutely nothing

Kimberly Rodriguez51 said:🙂

Mostly just lying around, yeah, though my doctor did put me on medical leave.
I’ll probably have to burn through some vacation days to finish recovering.
You were out on long-term leave recently, right?
How does the compensation work once those first 6 weeks wrap up?

The company sends an ER form to Medicare after 42 days, based on your average earnings from the last six months, and you get 70% of your average net pay. Your employer pays you directly, and then Medicare reimburses them.
That's how it worked the last time I dealt with it, assuming they haven't changed the rules. 🤣

Chloe Cooper10, why'd you go and call me a Markoman🙂?

Kimberly Rodriguez51 said:I haven't any 😁
This illness has been kicking my teeth in—right from day one.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you pull through soon. 😉
Illness needs to go—it shouldn't be bothering such a sweet girl, seriously. 😠

Morning, guys.☕

I'm usually a total night owl, but I actually managed to roll out of bed a bit earlier today. I’m thinking about hitting up the local Post Office to drop off a few packages before heading back for a quick nap before work starts.

Just sipping my coffee at work and zoning out in front of the screen, same as any other day...😁

shadowjackal82, did you make it out to the Beach party, that motorcycle rally back in mid-June? How was the experience?

Even on my early shifts, I can't bring myself to roll out of bed before 8:00 since I don't start until 9:00, especially since my commute is just a quick ten-minute stroll from my place.

Brian Howard2 said:shadowjackal82, did you make it to the Beach party, that bike rally back in mid-June? How was the vibe?

I missed out this year, unfortunately. Word on the street is the first day was kind of a dud since the music cut out early, but apparently, the second day was a blast. They say No Problem Band really turned it into a massive celebration. 🙂

Chloe Cooper10 said:The company sends you an ER form after 42 days based on your average earnings from the last 6 months via Medicare, and you end up getting about 70% of your average net pay. Your employer pays you directly, and then Medicare reimburses them.
That’s how it worked for me last time, unless they've changed things up 🤣

I actually asked how much the compensation would be after those 6 weeks 😁

Anthony Nguyen81 said:Fingers crossed you get better really soon! 😉
Being sick totally sucks, especially when you're such a sweet girl. 😠

Thanks! 🙂

Kimberly Rodriguez51 said:I was wondering how much the benefits are after those 😁The first 6
weeks

It's 70% of your average net pay from the last six months. 🙂
Unless you plan on being on continuous sick leave for six weeks straight? 😲
Get well soon. 🙂

Chloe Cooper10 said:The average net pay from the last 6 months was 70% 🙂
Well, you can't exactly stay on sick leave for 6 weeks straight without being out, right?😲
I really hope you feel better soon!🙂

The first 6 weeks definitely work like that (for some people, it's even higher).
I read online that after that period, Medicare covers 100% of a certain base amount, which tops out at $1420.
It’s basically what happens after those initial 6 months of maternity leave.
Do you happen to know anything more about how that works?

I will.
I'm just wondering if I might need an extra week or two.
Thanks! 🙂

Kimberly Rodriguez51 said:The first 6 weeks definitely work that way (some people even get more).
I'm seeing online that after that period, Medicare covers 100% of some base amount, which tops out at $1420.
That’s for anyone who had the previous 6 months of maternity leave.
Do you know anything about this?

Exactly.
And the question is whether I might need an extra week or two.
Thanks 🙂

This is a direct quote from RRIF 11/18:
....

Per Article 55, wage replacement cannot be
lower than 70% of the base compensation, or specifically
the average salary paid during the six months preceding the month the disability began. According to Article 86, once 6 months of continuous disability have passed, the benefit increases to 80% of the
established base.
Benefits are paid at 100% of the base
calculated by the method described above in the following
cases:
¾ disability due to wounds, injuries, or illnesses resulting
directly from participation in the American Civil War
¾ disability due to illness and complications related to
pregnancy and childbirth
¾ caring for a sick child under three years old
¾ disability due to living tissue or organ transplantation for another person
¾ while the insured is isolated as a carrier or due to
an outbreak in their immediate vicinity
¾ disability due to recognized workplace injuries or occupational diseases.
...
So, basically, it’s 70% of the average, except in those specific instances or
if a collective bargaining agreement dictates otherwise.
If you work in public healthcare, I believe their internal regulations set things differently. 😁

I really hope it turns out that way! 🙂
I’ll just double-check everything with HR when I go to pick up my next paycheck.
Yeah, 85% seems right. 😁
According to the company handbooks, the range is usually between 70% and 85%, with 70% being the absolute floor.

Kimberly Rodriguez51 said:I live for soups and stews; they're my absolute comfort food.

Honestly, I can't even look at stews—childhood trauma, I guess—and besides, it’s way too hot lately for anything involving hot soup. 🙂

Starting today (or maybe tomorrow), I am officially on vacation. Time to just do absolutely nothing. ☕

Taking it easy should be a fundamental human right. 🧐

Kimberly Rodriguez51 said:Thanks, 🙂

🙂
Get well soon—hang in there. 😉

Sending good vibes and positive energy from my side too, Kimberly Rodriguez51. 😎

I’d honestly be bummed if she lost any of that curves.

Charles Bailey2 said:The right to do absolutely nothing—to just exist without the pressure to produce—should be considered a fundamental human right. 🧐

Je 👍

ironranger67 said:I honestly feel bad for her—it would be a shame if she lost that figure.

Well, honestly—everything can be sorted out. 😬

What the hell???