Archive for January 12th, 2026

Watch out for mice

January 12, 2026

I spent much time at the work station pictured above today. This had not been my intention upon waking. I was more dressed for basement work, including putting on my steel-toed boots. These were boots I had for work work, and they’re comfortable. If I’m planning to be lifting or carrying things with weight, I figure it may save a toe.

While at the work station I am not sure why I would need to worry about my feet, maybe drop a mouse or something.

With my feet protected, I focused on learning more about how to track Medicare costs and coverage. Since joining Medicare we have had multiple doctor appointments, but have yet to get a bill. And I don’t think it’s because the coverage is so great, but that we don’t quite understand the path of payment request progression.

We had another appointment today, and I was trying to catch up on tracking. To track it is necessary to know more than just, there was another appointment.

After some sleuthing, I found the records showing costs for the visits, and initial coverage, but most still say pending, so no final $$, yet. And still no bills.

And today’s appointment begat at least two more. Fun, fun, fun.

Back to the basement tomorrow…