Archive - Sick Note

What happens when we die

Every death should be like my mum's.

Jun 29, 2021 •

Guest post: Fighting for disability benefits

Beatrice Adler-Bolton on the trials of getting SSDI.

Mar 9, 2021 •

Beatrice Adler-Bolton

Patients keep getting charged for crying

Plus a roundup of healthcare news, for subscribers only.

May 20, 2022 •

Sick Note is ending for now

Jul 19, 2022 •

I’m going to have to take a break from Sick Note for the worst possible reason: My mum’s lung cancer is back, and it’s very serious.

Mar 24, 2021 •

Grief is an incurable disease

It has been over a week since I sent out my last Sick Note.

Sep 15, 2021 •

On grief, with Ashley Feinberg

Two sad ladies talk sadness.

Feb 18, 2022 •

Aetna's Itty Bitty Titty Committee

When insurance companies decide how much breast you can keep

May 5, 2022 •

Healthcare is for fuck-ups, too

Insurance shouldn't depend on keeping up with mail.

Mar 15, 2022 •

Googling Covid tests in poor America

Joe Biden sez: Just Google it. So I did.

Jan 18, 2022 •

The diabetic who ignores his debt

"You get nickel and dimed for being a type 1 diabetic."

Jan 26, 2021 •

Chutes, ladders, phone calls, and tears

May 12, 2022 •

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