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Post-Exposure HIV Drugs Won't Boost Risky Behavior... Providing antiretroviral (ARV) treatment to people after they may have been exposed to HIV is an effective way to prevent them from becoming infected and does not appear to promote high-risk behavior in people who Read more »
New California Law Could Increase Access to Post-Exposure Prophylaxis HIV Medication...Department of Health Services to form a task force aimed at creating treatment guidelines for inadvertent sexual or needle exposure to HIV could help increase access to post-exposure prophylaxis, or PEP, medication, the Sacramento Bee ... Read more »
Government Inaction, Misinformation Undermine South African HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Program Success, Report Says...Vegas Sun (Zavis, AP/Las Vegas Sun , 3/3). The South African government in April 2002 announced that it would provide post-exposure prophylaxis antiretroviral treatment for survivors of rape and sexual assault as part of a "comprehensive care... Read more »
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Posted by cricket, 1 Reply...mark after warts appeared. Herpes, HIV 1/2, Hep B/C, Sypillus, Gonn and Cly - all negative at 60 day mark. 1) Could I have been exposed to HIV due to that foreskin-handjob incident? Started having symptoms....also what about the rubbing and boob... Read more »
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Yeah. This championship was better because I've been in a much happier place. When I was younger - I don't really remember 2008 very well - I wasn't really my own man. My dad was a big driving force. Now I stand on my own two feet, pay my own bills, look after myself and make my own decisions. I make my choices on my own, in terms of how I prepare and approach things and the sacrifices I make. Do's and don'ts are what got me to win that championship. And that's something to be really proud of.
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I've not been celebrating it, to be honest. Right after the last race I had a lot of appearances and interviews and I didn't really go out until the New Year. Then I went skiing and snowboarding and that was great fun - that was my reward.
For you personally Lewis, what would it mean to equal your hero, Ayrton Senna, by winning three world titles?
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It would be very cool. I've always wanted to emulate Ayrton, having read all the books about him and watched the videos. Growing up, targeting the three world championships - that was the special number. Michael Schumacher succeeded further, but when I was young the greats had scored three. I'm hoping that I can win one more championship to get to three and make it onto that list of greats. People say that I'm 'a great', but I don't feel I ever could be considered a great until I'm at least in that zone - and that's one more championship. Then at least I'd feel like I had reached the minimum standard. Beyond that is another level.
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Recent F-22 Production Cost Estimates Exceeded Congressional Limitation
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the Air Force F-22 Raptor production cost estimate, focusing on: (1) the status of cost reduction plans, including some plans not yet implemented, and Air Force procedures for reporting on the plans; and (2) a comparison of the 1999 production cost estimates with the congressional cost limitation.
GAO noted that: (1) about half of the $21.0 billion in cost reductions identified by the F-22 contractors and program office have not yet been implemented; (2) however, the Air Force may not be able to achieve the expected results from some of the plans because they are beyond the Air Force's ability to control; (3) GAO reviewed 10 plans estimated to reduce costs by $6.8 billion; (4) GAO found that cost reductions for 4 of the plans, which accounted for $5.6 billion in potential cost reductions, may not be achievable because they were dependent on decisions or later determinations that must be made by the Office of the Secretary of Defense or Congress; (5) although the Air Force and its contractors have procedures to track the status of the production cost reduction plans, and the Air Force has reported quarterly to the Under Secretary of Defense concerning the total estimated cost of F-22 production, the Air Force reports have not regularly included a summary of the status of production cost reduction plans; (6) both Office of the Secretary and Air Force cost estimators projected F-22 production costs that exceeded the congressional cost limitation of $39.8 billion in effect at that time; (7) in 1999, after considering the potential of all the cost reduction plans, the Air Force estimated F-22 production cost at $40.8 billion, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense estimated production costs at $48.6 billion; (8) in comparing the cost estimates, GAO found that: (a) although both estimates were based on the production of 339 aircraft, the two estimating groups did not use the same estimating methods, nor did they make the same estimating assumptions; (b) the cost estimators did not make the same assumptions about which cost reduction plans were already implemented or about the cost reductions achievable from plans not yet implemented; (c) the Office of the Secretary's estimate of F-22 total production cost exceeded the Air Force's estimate by $7.8 billion, or 19 percent; (d) although Air Force cost estimators projected a total of $40.8 billion in production costs, the official Air Force cost position was $39.8 billion, the same as the congressional cost limitation; and (e) DOD officials noted that it will be some time before actual production cost trends emerge and before they will know whether the Air Force or the Secretary of Defense estimate is more realistic.
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Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: In its response to the final report, DOD concurred with the recommendation. In July 2004, a DOD official (the PEO) explained that DOD has expanded reporting to ensure summary data on all production cost reduction plans is reported at quarterly reviews to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics per GAO's recommendation.
Recommendation: To enhance the visibility of the Air Force's plans to reduce production costs, the Secretary of Defense should direct the Air Force to report to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics on the status of the production cost reduction plans each quarter. For each contractor, this report should include, as a minimum, summary information such as the total number of cost reduction plans identified, the number implemented, the total estimated reductions, and the reductions realized to date. The report should also highlight major changes, such as additions or deletions from the list of plans, from the previous report.
Agency Affected: Department of Defense
Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: In commenting on the final report, DOD stated that it will use the Quadrennial Defense Review to evaluate force structure needs of the DOD and address affordability of the F-22. After the Quadrennial Defense Review, they said that the Selected Acquisition Report for the F-22 will identify any adjustments to quantities to conform to the congressional cost limitation and/or planned budgets. The Quadrennial Defense Review is complete, but the two latest F-22 Selected Acquisition Reports do not identify quantity adjustments necessary to stay within the production cost limitation. These reports only identify quantities that can potentially be procured for an additional $5.4 billion over the production cost limitation. In response to GAO testimony and its February 2003 report on the F-22, the House Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on National Security formally requested information from DOD on the number of F-22s that could be acquired under the production cap, as well as the impact of buying fewer aircraft because of the cap. The DOD responded to the Committee with a letter that estimated number of F-22s (216 to 218) and provided their analysis of the operational impacts of buying fewer aircraft.
Recommendation: Since both Office of the Secretary and Air Force cost estimators projected that the F-22 production costs would exceed the congressionally imposed cost limitation and the possibility exists that these cost estimates could increase further if some cost reductions do not materialize, the Secretary of Defense should reconcile the number of F-22s that need to be procured with the congressional cost limitation and report to Congress on the implications of procuring fewer F-22s because of potentially higher costs.
Agency Affected: Department of Defense
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UPDATE: children exchange
Right now we have 7 families signed up. I would like to get one more to even it out but 7 is just fine too. Please send me a list of children and ages and some wants for seeds. I will match up families with families. If you would prefer to do a match for each child let me know and I will see what we can do. Also let me know if interested in doing an exchange with all members of group. I had thought about doing it this way, and don't mind sending to another 6 gardeners but didn't know if everyone wanted to do the same.
My daughter ~ Megin ~ just turned 11 and is in the 6th grade. She enjoys anything 'girly' and would like to have easy to grow flowers that smell good and bright color's &/or veggies. She has her own plots and enjoys doing her own planting, watering and cutting/processing. The only thing she wants me to help with is the weeding... :)
Megin will be happy with a one on one or a box exchange with everyone. What ever you decided will be fine.
Right now I have had 3 of the participants post their info or email me. I am thinking with only 3 packages to send that we could do a couple of mailings, maybe one now and one later in the spring. How about one now with seeds and such, and one in the spring of plants. For the first we could mail a package to each of the participants and then I will assign names to send a plant package in April. LMK what you think.


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By Amy De Vore+
The Affordable Care Act, commonly known as ObamaCare, offers two types of subsidies to help reduce costs. The two types are: 1)Federal Premium Subsidies and 2) Federal Cost-Sharing Subsidies. This article is dedicated to Cost-Sharing Subsidies. To learn about the other form of subsidy, read Do I Qualify for Premium Subsidies?
Cost-sharing is what you pay for copayments (agreed upon dollar amount you pay to pay for a service or drug), coinsurance (% you pay for a service or drug), deductible (amount that you pay out of pocket before your insurance company pays toward your service), and out of pocket maximum. This does NOT include your monthly premium.
Cost-sharing subsidies (sometimes called cost-sharing reductions) are determined by your household income and the state you live in. If you live in of these gold colored states you may qualify for cost-sharing subsidies if your income falls within the perimeters of the chart below.
If you live in one of the below gold states, you may receive a cost-sharing subsidy if your income falls within the perimeters of the chart below.
The Silver plan is the ONLY exchange plan that qualifies for cost-sharing subsidies.
The Silver plan is set up so that 70% of medical costs are covered through the provider. With cost-sharing subsidies the amount listed below is what the provider and the government will approximately pay for your out-of-pocket health services:
*Check charts above to see which income figure would be the lowest your state allows for to qualify for cost-sharing subsidies. If you fall below this amount you may qualify for Medicaid.
The amount you have to pay with cost-sharing is anywhere from 6-27% of out of pocket costs rather than the normal 30%, if you didn't qualify for cost-sharing. Click here to a health exchange quote.
Article Updated 11/6/2014
Further Questions
If you have any further questions about cost-sharing and whether you qualify please contact Medicoverage. If you know you qualify and are ready to fill out an application go to Healthapplication.com.
By Tammy on December 02, 2014
Our annual income is right around $30,000 and we live in Ohio. My husband has insurance through work which costs $120 a month for him and $800 a month for a family. We have a family of three. My daughter receives medicaid and my husband is getting insurance through his job. Would I be eligible for subsidies for myself? What I have read is that since the employer offered insurance is affordable for the employee no one in the family can receive subsidies.
Thank you for your question. As far as we can tell, most people who are offered coverage through their spouse's plan are considered covered. However, every circumstance is different. We suggest that you call an agent at 800-930-7956 to learn more.
-Chris www.medicoverage.com
By Francis on November 15, 2014
Premium subsidies can get resolved on the following year's tax forms, so if I largely over-estimate my income, I will get some back when I file the following year, right? Is the same true for cost subsidies, or are cost subsidies only given during enrollment?
Thank you for your questions. For your first question, yes, if you are enrolled in an exchange plan, over-estimated your income, and qualified for for more premium assistance than you received you would receive your additional tax credit at tax time. As far as we know, for cost-sharing subsidies you have to qualify and verify your income at the time of enrollment. We suggest to verify all your tax questions with your financial expert.
-Chris www.medicoverage.com
By Pam Ernst on December 18, 2013
I am applying for the Silver 94%. I live in California in Santa Cruz County. I am interested in Health Net. I have a hard copy of the application and am faxing it in and mailing it in as well. The online application keeps crashing on me. How do I go about applying for the insurance? How do I know what the premium is?
Thank you for your question. We understand your frustration with the site's complications. We too are seeing long delays accessing the exchange site. Please give us a call at 800-930-7956 and we can help you
-Michelle at www.medicoverage.com
By Frankie on October 30, 2013
Why are co-pays available for the Silver and not the Bronze Plans?
Thanks for your question. Co-pays are available for Bronze plans, but most services are covered after you meet your deductible.
-Eric from www.medicoverage.com
By steve on October 23, 2013
I enrolled in the silver94 plan along with federal subsidies. Our family was excepted! Printed out confirmation, silver94. Next I printed the enrollment summary which said silver70.
Why did this change?
Thanks so much for your question. You are the first person that we have heard from that has signed up for an ACA plan. Our understanding that things are pretty wonky right now on the state and federal exchange websites. This is why we are recommending that our clients wait for some of the technical issues to be resolved.
In your case we do not know why your confirmation has a different silver value. There could be a glitch in the system. We have also been told that some states are unable to process subsidies until later so this might explain it. If you are working with an agent, please contact them and they should be able to assist you and make sure you are on the correct plan.
-Michelle from Medicoverage.com
By Michael F. Morrissey on October 22, 2013
Example: A person with a subsidizded Standard Silver Plan tears an Achilles tendon playing basketball, admitted to a hospital resulting in a $35,000 hospital bill.
Example - Subsidized Cost Sharing: A person on the Silver Plan at 175 percent of the FPL has a $500 deductible, a MOOP limit of $2,250 and pays 13% of expenses
A hospital bill is $35,000 minus the $200 deductible = $34,800, 13% of expenses = $4,524. Since I have a MOOP limit of $2,250 my total cost including the individual deductible is $2,450. Plus a Yearly Premium of $2,400. Total cost- $4,650.
D- Deductible
P - Premium
YP - Yearly Premium
MOOP Maximum out-of-pocket expense
FPL - Federal Poverty Level
By kirsten a smith on October 15, 2013
As an individual earning $16,600 a year, why can I not enroll in Silver 94 instead of Silver 70?
Silver 94 is the plan that people who receive subsidies can purchase. Subsidies can depend on your age and region so it can vary. Additionally many states are not ready to include subsidies in their calculations for a few months -which could be the reason why you're not seeing your break.
Due to many of our clients being frustrated with the delays and glitches, such as the subsidies being figured out later and doctor/hospital finders currently unavailable in many states, we suggest you wait to enroll in a new ACA plan. Your coverage will not be delayed if you enroll in your ACA plan by December 15, 2013. Until then feel free to call us at 800-930-7956 to help you figure out how your subsidy would work.
-Eric at Medicoverage.com
By Dennis on September 28, 2013
So…I live in Southern California. I'll make about 15,000 this year. Will be about the same next year. I am looking at deductible and copay chart. How does the cost sharing subsidy help me pay these? Or does it? What happens in the doctor's office when they ask me for my copay amount? How much am I obligated for? Or what happens if they ask me for the rest of the bill because I may not have met my deductible for the year? How do they know what my deductible status is at that moment?
Thank you so much for writing to us. With your approximate take home you would more than likely qualify for Medi-Cal. If your salary pushes you above the Medi-Cal eligibility you should qualify for cost-sharing subsidies to help with deductibles, coinsurance, and copays -basically to help when you seek medical care. As well as you should qualify for premium subsidies to help with your monthly costs. Call 800-930-7956 to find out exactly what you qualify for.
-Chris from Medicoverage.com
By Steve on September 08, 2013
I'm a young individual that made about $10k last year. What I'm worried about is the $2k medical deductible. Will the subsidy help me with the medical deductible or will it only help with regard to the cost of monthly premiums?
Thank You
Thank you so much for your comment. Since you made less than $11,490 you do not qualify for subsidies, however you may qualify for Medicaid -if your state expanded its coverage. If you had made between $11,490 and $28,725 you may qualify for both help with your premium and help with your deductible, as well as copays and coinsurance.
So if your income will go up this year you can lock in one of these new plans with possible assistance.
By David Roper on July 02, 2013
For those above 250% of FPL who do not qualify for cost sharing subsidies, the actuarial level of the plan does not guarantee that they will pay exactly the percentage of health costs specified by the metal level plan they choose. But the cost sharing subsidies that are specified for those below 250% of FPL appear to require that the individual's plan (not only the broad range of all plans in that plan tier)must pay a specific percentage of medical costs for that individual.
Is that correct?
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