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flow13

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Post by flow13 » Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:27 am
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So, I have received my gift voucher for winning Blog of the week [:D] and now i have some more nice news.

I went to get some new glasses 2 weeks ago (all budgeted in to incomings etc). Anyways, at work we are in a health scheme so i am able to claim back some money for them. Found out today I will be getting back 2/3's of the money. [:D][:D] thats a nice little bonus. I think I may get my hair done for my holidays and put £10-£20 towards my vouchers. YAY! [:D]
Its now time to start living and to make some some wonderful memories!
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Post by kallis3 » Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:32 am
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Excellent!
Sharing from experiences of dealing with debt
The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.
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Post by Waltons » Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:39 am
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Yay! Always nice when you receive something unexpected![:D]
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Post by Shining » Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:40 am
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That is great news Flow! x
IVA final payment left the bank on the 26th January 2013...looking forward to a debt free future.
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Post by New start » Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:43 am
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Go Flow!

It is lovely when you get something unexpected! x
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Post by lukeofyorkshire » Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:06 am
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Health Schemes are great I'm in one at work that cost me £32 a month but it covers me for all sorts of stuff.

It's great cos it costs me £384 a year but I can claim £550 a year dental and glasses [:D]

I spend the full allowance usually as my teeth are poor lol, I have contact lenses and glasses. One little way of making the money go further.

What are you treating yourself to with your vouchers flow?
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Post by Skippy » Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:08 pm
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We get BUPA through work and to be honest it's a waste of time. I've got a problem with my neck at the moment and I asked about seeing an osteopath. The problem is my lower back is exempt and therefore my neck as well as they are connected!

I'm lucky that I can claim £75 towards my glasses every 2 years from work. I've just got a new pair as I didn't have a spare and it only cost me £55 for a pair of glasses and prescription sunglasses!
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Post by lukeofyorkshire » Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:09 pm
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God exemptions suck Skippy!
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Post by Skippy » Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:16 pm
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My theory is that if they have exempted my back and, as they are connected, my neck and shoulders they should exempt everything as it's all connected somehow!

I probably could have argued it and asked my doctor for a referral, but my neck was bad and I couldn't wait that long!
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Post by lukeofyorkshire » Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:17 pm
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Insurance schemes never want to pay out, always looking for an excuse lol.
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Post by Skippy » Thu Jul 29, 2010 3:27 pm
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Flow, I'm forgetting my manners - enjoy your treats, you deserve them!
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flow13

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Post by flow13 » Thu Jul 29, 2010 3:47 pm
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Hehe! Thanks.

Luke we don't actually for the healthcare membership ourselves. our employer pays it. We are with Westfields. There are 3 levels. At the minute we are on level 2, but I have heard a rumour that we might be going up - so that would mean we would get more bakc. x
Its now time to start living and to make some some wonderful memories!
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Post by New start » Thu Jul 29, 2010 4:40 pm
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We had westfield in my last job and they are so lovely. Never any quibbles about it. I always used my full allowence for glasses and dentist and used and osteopath once a month. I paid a little extra to go up to level 3 and it was worth it.

My new job has bupa which thankfully i have not had to use as yet. I have heard they are difficult though.
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Post by Jan01 » Thu Jul 29, 2010 5:12 pm
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Enjoy your treats flow.
On Saturday I received a cheque for £75 totally out of the blue. My mum and I are going away for a few days next month so that will go nicely towards it.

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Post by Skippy » Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:25 pm
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I have to say I'm not impressed with BUPA and I really begrudge the amount it costs me in tax!
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