a couple of notes about health care

• I got another "statement of benefits" today. This one tells me that what I owe the eye doctor for the first surgery is: *zero*.
• I emailed my doctor a couple of days ago, to say that on my next visit I want a TDaP shot, and to give her the blood pressure measurements I was tracking back in May. Her reply started "You are so thoughtful!" and then told me the blood pressure numbers don't look like a big deal, but we can discuss it (implied: or not, it's up to me) and yes they can give me the vaccine. It's still a pleasant surprise to have a doctor I actively like.