A while back, I did a write-up on applying for healthcare under the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. "Obamacare". Now, I've moved to a different state which offers healthcare under its own exchange, which means that I had to call to cancel my coverage and register under the Massachusetts exchange and get my healthcare that way.
However, I called to cancel my coverage on August 22nd, August 23rd and August 29th. I just got off the phone again. Each time I called, the representatives reported that there was some kind of technical error that made it impossible for them to process my request and that each time, the representative sent my request and a report of the technical error to their advanced resolution department. On two occasions the representatives I spoke to reported that not only had I requested the cancellation on the 22nd (which meant that my coverage would be cancelled 14 days later on September 6th), but that there was a technical error. Each time, they told me that I would receive a confirmation call 5-7 business days after the fact.
They never called. Today, when I called, I asked to speak to a supervisor (who was improbably named "John Carter") who told me that he would make sure that all the necessary information was taken down and that my request would be processed. Now, I have to wait another 5-7 business days for confirmation and the soonest that it can be cancelled is September 18th, meaning I have to pay for coverage I can't use until then and I can't get new healthcare until then either.
I am all for universal healthcare, but I am not at all for universal bullshit. Any ideas on how I could get this expedited would be welcome.
In other news, I am getting enough work and lots of people seem to want my skills and presence, so that is good. I am waiting for a delivery of hubski stickers so that I can slap them all over Boston.