Reply #8: He may surprise you. I know MANY people who have gone through BK

[Ruby the Liberal]

and while it is a humbling experience, it is a freeing one. A relief of the stress and the ties that bound for so long.

I am concerned about his medical situation though. 3 years is a LONG time to go without coverage of any kind. Here is a suggestion from my own situation a few years ago - look into affiliate coverage. This can be accomplished by joining an affiliate group like the local chamber of commerce (I know that can be distasteful, but the coverage is VERY inexpensive compared to the open market and used by many, many sole proprietors and small businesses).

Another thought is the 'self-employed' group route. Look for coverage that specializes in actors or other self-employed contractors. I also had a policy through one of those groups. I had to join SAG, but it was cheaper (and less morally repugnant) than the chamber in the area I lived at the time.

At 62, he is one of our "greatest generation". Hopefully, he can draw on that strength. Those in their 60s+ have a lot more mettle than those of my generation (child of the '60s) and younger.

My best to you and your family as you weather this storm.