This is why I want to just smack some of the people I work with... we just negotiated a new contract for the next 3 years and they had a fit that we have to pay $20 a pay starting next school year for medical, Rx and dental. Our Rx plan costs us $10. a script, for up to 90 days worth. I swear they have no idea what it's like in regular workworld (I was there before, was without insurance before as well). Granted it was a lower co-pay before, and it when I started in the district we paid $8 a pay, and $5. for Rxs, but still, we still have a great plan now. I guess some people complain no matter what... sigh.

I hope that something works out for your family with the medical coverage. I know we can always make due when it comes to food (heck, I can live on grilled cheese, lol), but medical many times cannot be compromised.