You know how I love my emails! This is one I received recently from Jodi that did not make my day! She writes, “Lyn, I am sorry to report that I unfortunately have to discontinue my natural hormone therapy due to the financial aspect. I now have a high deductible insurance plan and have to pay out of pocket for all of my health needs. Thank you for everything and if my insurance plan should change in the future, I will meet with you again.” Please understand that I totally get it! Really I do! I know that money is tight for everyone and our constantly changing health insurance plans never make it easy for us. I am a 30 year teaching veteran with MY health plan tied into our STRS (State Teacher’s Retirement System.) I swear everytime I look at my monthly check, it is $50 less due to the rising cost of my health insurance plan. But I will give up everything else BEFORE I would ever give up my natural hormone replacement therapy. My response to Jodi explains why:
“Hi Jodi,