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Can anyone tell me what Medware insurance

Posted By: goEagles on 2005-09-16
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rates are for 2 people (me & hubby)?
Thanks!


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Medware has benefits???
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when the MT is paying for it also?  Does that not count for anything?


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I didn't mean they were taking it away. What I meant is taking it over not making quota. Sorry.
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