Lincoln and I are increasing the amount of our life insurance and to do so we have to take a mini-physical and fill out a long health insurance questionnaire. In addition to filling out a written questionnaire you also have to do a 20-30 minute interview over the phone. I completed mine today. My two favorite parts of the conversation were about the birth of Jacob.
Insurance Company Rep: In the past 5 years have you ever been admitted to the hospital overnight?
Me: Yes, when I had my son.
ICR: And what symptoms prompted you to go to the hospital?
Me: Um, I was in labor? (Not technically true since I was induced but my other choice was to say "Well, he wasn't going to stay in there forever" but I thought that might be too smart-ass of a comment.)
ICR: And how was the situation remedied?
Me: I gave birth.
ICR: And what was the result of your treatment?
Me: A baby boy.
(Later I just couldn't hold back the wise-cracking. Luckily the guy taking the survey had a pretty good sense of humor.)
ICR: Have you ever been on short or long term disability?
Me: Yes, I was on short-term disability when I had my son. That's how my company does maternity leave.
ICR: And how were you disabled?
Me: Apparently by having a child.
ICR: And are you still disabled?
Me: Technically? No.
ICR: How was your disability remedied?
Me: Well, I still have the kid. I'm just not getting paid for it anymore.
7 months ago
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LOL love it! You were on a role today weren't you?
Yes. And this conversation was BEFORE my argument with the elevator company.
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