Another post about waiting

I might as well get used to it, I'm going to waiting a long time for pretty much everything.

Right now I'm waiting on pins and needles for the sw to call me to make an appointment for the home visit. Amongst the factors in this wait are the impending holiday, a storm that closed everything last week and others who are also trying to get all their paperwork done at the same time as me. Although, I have to say that I think I take priority.... I mean, no one wants a longer wait, but at least they have the option! I'm on a deadline here!

Was that ranty enough?

And... what is up with the official announcement of rule changes? I know that the rule changes are all out, but there are still some questions I have (because it's really all about me) - like, will the changes only be put into place after May 1 for those who's LID is pre-May 1? Referrals? DTC? What happens if I spend all my money and then find out that it's all be for naught? I do not have the money to do this twice (at least not if I ever want to retire before 75). I'm just going along with a wing and prayer, right now, and hoping for the best.