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Post by papermoon on Apr 17, 2014 17:15:32 GMT -5
cat cat, I second what inamess says. My doctor's office has a person who handles all insurance and Medicare matters. I was having the worst time with conflicting info on my Medicare forms and I couldn't get good answers on my own. But the worker at my doctor's office was able to cut right through the red tape and get everything straightened out in record time. Now whenever something convoluted comes up, I just take it straight to her.
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Post by hiding on Apr 17, 2014 20:06:14 GMT -5
Recycled
200 Paper & cardboard
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liza
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Post by liza on Apr 17, 2014 22:56:03 GMT -5
It helps me so much to read of your progress dealing with so many papers. Thanks!
Another handful of mixed paper from front hall has been processed and about a third went into the recycling bag.
I've noticed a large Prioity mailing box labeled with $ signs occupying a chair obstructing half the doorway from front hall to middle room downstairs. It's next for sorting etc.
Wishing you all the best and all the joys of this season!
Liz A
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Post by sue5000 on Apr 17, 2014 23:15:23 GMT -5
Today was trash day here. This morning I set out a bag of trash and another heavy grocery bag packed full of paper.
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Post by catcat on Apr 17, 2014 23:33:12 GMT -5
Sniff---imamess & papermoon---I had already done that about another thing the first company, not the Ins. one, was busily doing nothing about. an aside--never end a sentence with a preposition, catcat. Winston Churchill said "This is something up with which I shall not put." This current mess is about a paper the Ins. Co. doesn't send. The billing man at Dr.'s office was nice about the first thing though---He sent me another paper & said he would like me to call back later & let him know how it all turned out ! This is the first time in 18 years that I have had to submit claims & I hate it, but my plan won't do it. I have little choice about changing. I get some rebate money---[hah]---as a surviving spouse from where DH used to work. Thank you both though. This is bigger than the three of us . catcat
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Post by imamess on Apr 18, 2014 3:45:47 GMT -5
Well, same idea, but can you call where your DH used to work and ask for HR person and tell them you need either the form or phone number of someone who actually knows something. Don't be afraid to throw a fit and keep asking for a supervisor. Write down every time you call, get a name of who you talked to and how long you were on hold. If you get a form and there is any possibility of needing it again, make copies. Write a letter detailing all of the problems and mail it certified to the president or CEO of the company. Don't give up.
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Post by RoadRunner on Apr 18, 2014 15:15:51 GMT -5
15 mins catch up on paper clutter. Made files for old Dental Records and filed 7 files in file cabinet
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Post by RoadRunner on Apr 18, 2014 19:00:54 GMT -5
15 more mins of catchup made file folders for old medical and organized file cabinet a bit more.
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Post by cando on Apr 19, 2014 0:36:38 GMT -5
April 18th:15 min. Shredding papers mostly from 2003, but a few from 2013. 1 paper "to be filed", 72 papers shredded. 2 papers into recycle bag 15 min. Spent decluttering stuff on Dining Room table Made new file folder & filed paper, 2 papers "to be shred", 1 coupon put where it goes. 1 file folder put back into file cabinet & 1 paper added to it. 1 paper to ask DS about. 4 plastic packagings from different things put into trash, 4 papers/catalog/magazine put in recycle bag. CD
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Post by Louie on Apr 19, 2014 3:56:36 GMT -5
15 mins sorting papers from the filing cabinet tossed out old newspapers
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Post by cando on Apr 19, 2014 15:57:52 GMT -5
Decided to try a new method this year. I am putting all receipts for each month into a Kraft envelope instead of trying to file them in the file cabinet in so many different folders. Even the water bill, for example, can go in the monthly envelope. For example, labeling the envelopes as "January 2014" (for example). I am not putting receipts such as the one for my new computer in the monthly Kraft envelope -- for example that one is going in it's own new folder labeled, "Computer - CD". It is better than tossing them into a box or bag "to be filed"... Oh, I also have a separate Kraft envelope for Medical Receipts - 2014. The above method is my adaptation from CaringFriend. I will switch to file folders as she suggests later, but right now, I need the envelopes. CaringFriend's post is the 8th one down on this link. takeonestepatatime.proboards.com/thread/18803/paper-toss-pile-smoosh-fileCD
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Post by papermoon on Apr 19, 2014 16:35:49 GMT -5
cando, that's a great idea to corral receipts into kraft envelopes. I've also heard of some people using ziploc bags, but I would think they'd be kinda slippery.
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Post by cando on Apr 19, 2014 16:41:26 GMT -5
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Post by Louie on Apr 19, 2014 17:08:02 GMT -5
Cando thanks for posting that link. I'm trying to rethink how I deal with my filing of papers more effectively so am interested in ideas. This thread has helped me get on top of dealing with the daily incoming mail/papers so that has been a big improvement and my desk is no longer covered in papers so it is now used for sewing, which is much more fun! So things are getting better, but I still have a way to go. I've done a bit of a room by room 'paper' check this morning to get myself refocused to : finish sorting papers in four drawer filing cabinet in office - is 3/4 done finish shredding basket of papers make up new files for 2 drawer cabinet in office sort through mums paperwork - 21/04remove papers from pantry - most are rubbish done21/04four drawer filing cabinet in kitchen- sort through (contains papers from self employment) clean large bookcase in lounge room of paper trash/receipts etc throw out DS's boxes of papers from school change to email statements where possible remove myself from catalogue deliveries OK, time to get cracking!
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Post by cando on Apr 20, 2014 16:54:02 GMT -5
April 19th - Filed 1 receipt. cd
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