New Insurance Rant

08-11-2009, 09:01 AM

[Rant On]

As most know my son had surgery to replace a vertebra and fix his broken back. Well today he was scheduled to see his surgeon for a follow up visit and get what he can and can't do before he heads back to school. Last month my employer changed medical insurance plans. Come to find out this morning the new plan does not cover this surgeon! And it's more than a referral that has to get done now. I have to get the primary care doctor, his "regular" doctor, to do some kind of special request for him to see this surgeon.

God I hate this sh!t!!!!!!!

[Rant off for now]

Scottw · 08-11-2009, 09:06 AM

Sorry to hear Al, hopefully something works out.

cbsmokin · 08-11-2009, 09:06 AM

Health insurance is out of control. (Not a political statement, just the truth.)

Col. Kurtz · 08-11-2009, 09:07 AM

I think I know which company you're talking about.

Is it VerizonEmbarqBluePartnersInternational?

08-11-2009, 09:41 AM

LOL Col!

Sucks to hear that Al! I don't know what can be done to fix the state of insurance companies in this country, but they are driving the people who need and use it to require stronger meds just from having to deal with them!

cricky101 · 08-11-2009, 09:45 AM

Every medical claim I've ever tried to file has been denied at least once. Keep fighting for what's rightfully yours. I feel your frustration and wish you and your son the best.

MedicCook · 08-11-2009, 09:46 AM

That blows Al. Medical insurance companies are a pain in the ass.

JE3146 · 08-11-2009, 09:49 AM

I had a medical insurance company cancel me the day I turned 23. Got no notice, no warning. I found out with a week's left supply of medication that keeps me alive, when I went to the pharmacy to get more and was denied insurance.

Gotta love insurance agencies....

08-11-2009, 09:53 AM

*UPDATE*

Due to the insurance "issue" the surgeon said he would see Jr. today, NO CHARGE!

How cool is that!!!

Mr. Ed · 08-11-2009, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahc4353

*UPDATE*

Due to the insurance "issue" the surgeon said he would see Jr. today, NO CHARGE!

How cool is that!!!

That's great news, a real rarity these days for a medical professional to do that.

TheTraveler · 08-11-2009, 10:44 AM

That IS a rare thing and a standup move on the doctor's part!

Just keep in mind: if you need anyone kicked in the nads over this deal just let me know and I'll be there with my steel-toe boots.

DBall · 08-11-2009, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahc4353

*UPDATE*

Due to the insurance "issue" the surgeon said he would see Jr. today, NO CHARGE!

How cool is that!!!

Give that man a cigar, Al!

massphatness · 08-11-2009, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahc4353

*UPDATE*

Due to the insurance "issue" the surgeon said he would see Jr. today, NO CHARGE!

How cool is that!!!

+1 for the surgeon

Hope this works out, Al.

(This is exactly the type of bullsh!t that our representatives in Congress need to fix ...)

chippewastud79 · 08-11-2009, 11:41 AM

Good on the doctor for picking up the slack left by the insurance company.

08-11-2009, 10:00 AM

Now THAT'S a doctor who cares about his patients!

aich75013 · 08-11-2009, 10:50 AM

That's great that the surgeon did that.

I can kinda understand why insurance companies are like that though. Some people would want to go see a specialist for a mosquito bite. This helps screen them out. Kind o a pain, but still necessary to keep costs down. Everytime my wife has a claim I have to fill out a form stating that my wife is not insured elsewhere. Last time I wrote a nice message on the back tellling them if anythig changes I'll let them know. And to not be so cheap and jut pay the bill.
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08-11-2009, 10:56 AM

Sorry to hear about the trouble your going through, but happy to hear that all worked out.

I'm going through a similar issue with my doctor. I had surgery 3 weeks ago, and am having some complications. My surgeon ordered a specialty CAT Scan and the amount of hoops I had to jump through was ridiculous.

Going back to see him today... Hopefully no issues.

Sorry for the thread jack and rant

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Hope all works out for your boy !!

08-11-2009, 09:01 AM	#1
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	New Insurance Rant [Rant On] As most know my son had surgery to replace a vertebra and fix his broken back. Well today he was scheduled to see his surgeon for a follow up visit and get what he can and can't do before he heads back to school. Last month my employer changed medical insurance plans. Come to find out this morning the new plan does not cover this surgeon! And it's more than a referral that has to get done now. I have to get the primary care doctor, his "regular" doctor, to do some kind of special request for him to see this surgeon. God I hate this sh!t!!!!!!! [Rant off for now] Last edited by ahc4353; 08-11-2009 at 09:07 AM.

08-11-2009, 09:06 AM	#2
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: New Insurance Rant Sorry to hear Al, hopefully something works out.

08-11-2009, 09:06 AM	#3
cbsmokin Looking for the Apex Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Craig Location: In da ATL Posts: 882 Trading: (10)	Re: New Insurance Rant Health insurance is out of control. (Not a political statement, just the truth.) __________________ Check out C.A.R.B. IV http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...840#post879840

08-11-2009, 09:07 AM	#4
Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Re: New Insurance Rant I think I know which company you're talking about. Is it VerizonEmbarqBluePartnersInternational? __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl

08-11-2009, 09:41 AM	#5
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New Insurance Rant LOL Col! Sucks to hear that Al! I don't know what can be done to fix the state of insurance companies in this country, but they are driving the people who need and use it to require stronger meds just from having to deal with them!

08-11-2009, 09:45 AM	#6
cricky101 Micro brew tester Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Posts: 684 Trading: (8)	Re: New Insurance Rant Every medical claim I've ever tried to file has been denied at least once. Keep fighting for what's rightfully yours. I feel your frustration and wish you and your son the best. __________________ "A witty saying proves nothing." - Voltaire

08-11-2009, 09:46 AM	#7
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: New Insurance Rant That blows Al. Medical insurance companies are a pain in the ass. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

08-11-2009, 09:49 AM	#8
JE3146 Jordan #2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 2,115 Trading: (26)	Re: New Insurance Rant I had a medical insurance company cancel me the day I turned 23. Got no notice, no warning. I found out with a week's left supply of medication that keeps me alive, when I went to the pharmacy to get more and was denied insurance. Gotta love insurance agencies....

08-11-2009, 09:53 AM	#9
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New Insurance Rant UPDATE Due to the insurance "issue" the surgeon said he would see Jr. today, NO CHARGE! How cool is that!!!

08-11-2009, 10:44 AM	#11
TheTraveler giggity giggitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jonathan Location: Near a Walmart Posts: 1,813 Trading: (12)	Re: New Insurance Rant That IS a rare thing and a standup move on the doctor's part! Just keep in mind: if you need anyone kicked in the nads over this deal just let me know and I'll be there with my steel-toe boots. __________________ "My life is my own."

08-11-2009, 11:41 AM	#14
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: New Insurance Rant Good on the doctor for picking up the slack left by the insurance company. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

08-11-2009, 10:00 AM	#15
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New Insurance Rant Now THAT'S a doctor who cares about his patients!

08-11-2009, 10:50 AM	#16
aich75013 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Adrian Location: Allen, TX Posts: 774 Trading: (25)	Re: New Insurance Rant That's great that the surgeon did that. I can kinda understand why insurance companies are like that though. Some people would want to go see a specialist for a mosquito bite. This helps screen them out. Kind o a pain, but still necessary to keep costs down. Everytime my wife has a claim I have to fill out a form stating that my wife is not insured elsewhere. Last time I wrote a nice message on the back tellling them if anythig changes I'll let them know. And to not be so cheap and jut pay the bill. Posted via Mobile Device

08-11-2009, 10:56 AM	#17
dubnick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New Insurance Rant Sorry to hear about the trouble your going through, but happy to hear that all worked out. I'm going through a similar issue with my doctor. I had surgery 3 weeks ago, and am having some complications. My surgeon ordered a specialty CAT Scan and the amount of hoops I had to jump through was ridiculous. Going back to see him today... Hopefully no issues. Sorry for the thread jack and rant l Hope all works out for your boy !!