Dear Blue Shield of California,

You guys are assh*les.

It's not bad enough that you rake me over the coals in return for the minimum amount of coverage.

But now you're just being mean.

Let me back up, I got a letter in the mail today. And I quote (this was in BOLD people!!!):

"Your birthday will move you into a new age category, and because medical risks generally rise with age, your plan rate will also increase."

SERIOUSLY? REALLY Blue Shield? If I was turning 60 (like my Unc Sam) or 65 (like my dad) I could understand getting a letter like this warning me of the potential/impending health problems that will occur now that I've reached this "new age category."

Is this like Disneyland changing the It's A Small World ride to accommodate "modern weights"?

What is going on here people???

For the record, I know younger people who live much riskier lifestyles.

The letter goes on to reiterate that the increase ($16 a month) is based only on your change in age. (they bolded that part too)

I get it. I'm getting older. I'm crossing a threshold of sorts. Get off my back.

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I'm listening to Sara Bareilles' "Many the Miles" and just identified with the following quote like whoa.

"Red letter day I'm in a blue mood wishing the blue would just carry me away"

Thank God for Mel & Rose and my recent discovery that they carry my Kinder goodness.

I'm going to straighten up a bit more and then go to bed and rest my tired old body. I'm surprised I'm still up. It being after 10 and all. Blue Shield would be proud.