The sky is not falling, but I have begun to make it a point to ask every financial and medical source that we deal with if they are prepared for managing year 2000. This accomplishes two things: 1. They are made aware of the problem if this is news to them. And it tells them their customers have a valid concern. 2. I can change our affairs from slaggards to more savvy providers. This is a world-wide problem and not every medical, trading or financial partner is up to speed. Concern yes, paranoia? not yet. My husband does not need the stress of wondering if our assets will vanish, or if our doctor's newly computerized records will evaporate. Martha (CG for Neal, 78/13) [log in to unmask]