Guys sorry, first time poster here... Links aren't directly linked. Here: https://www.qikfunder.com/crowdfund/help-john-draper-captain...
Did you set up the campaign?
Legendary phreaker John Draper / Captain Crunch needs our help
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Re: Legendary phreaker John Draper / Captain Crunch needs our help
#12Guys sorry, first time poster here... Links aren't directly linked. Here: https://www.qikfunder.com/crowdfund/help-john-draper-captain...
Did you set up the campaign?
I haven't, but John confirmed the campaign here: https://twitter.com/jdcrunchman/status/515163649175203841
Re: Legendary phreaker John Draper / Captain Crunch needs our help
#13Earlier quoted context omitted.
Nope, his insurance is almost gone. He didn't have much employment all his life, but he is looking for part time job now...
From what I can tell, Medicare doesn't run out, and its benefits are not contingent on employment history. It doesn't sound like he's hospitalized right now. (Medicare covers 90 days of hospitalization per benefit period, with a lifetime reserve of 60 days that does run out.)
> From what I can tell, Medicare doesn't run out, and its benefits are not contingent on employment history.
That's true AFAIK. The campaign is supposed to deal with his after-hospitalization expenses.
Re: Legendary phreaker John Draper / Captain Crunch needs our help
#14Not to disrespect, but at 71 isn't he on Medicare? That and co-insurance won't cover his medical treatments?
Nope, his insurance is almost gone. He didn't have much employment all his life, but he is looking for part time job now...
> Nope, his insurance is almost gone.
The hospitalization part of Medicare has no cost -- all you have to do is be in the right age group and sign on the dotted line. The cost segment of Medicare deals with medical procedures other than a hospital visit.
As far as I understand it, the present campaign is described as being for his after-hospitalization expenses.
Re: Legendary phreaker John Draper / Captain Crunch needs our help
#15not able to contribute at this time but I upvoted and shared to as many people as I could. I remember reading about him 20+ years ago and being very inspired. looks like they will make the goal, very nice.
Re: Legendary phreaker John Draper / Captain Crunch needs our help
#16Thanks for the tip; donated. This guy was my heroes' hero, around the time when I found my first copy of 2600.