Both are out of work and losing their health insurance. They came to us this week for help.

Their stories.

Consider the irony of a health system that just months ago brashly announced plans to double revenues, but now laying off even the most experienced ‘essential’ workers.

Too big to fail? Probably, but we’ll see.

Now consider the yoga instructor who poured her heart and treasure into opening her own studio but was deemed non-essential March 25^th.

Too small to survive? Yes. She had to notify her clients and 12 employees they will not be reopening.

I write this merely as an observer. It’s heartbreak that many of us have been spared.

So far.

Speaking of masks, I’ll close with the mundane.

The purchase of ready made face masks is an eligible expense for HSA and Flex Plans. Materials to make masks, such as cloth and elastic, are not.