tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post2981059074403118961..comments2023-10-25T05:30:54.507-04:00Comments on Oh Get A Grip!: Patient, Heal ThyselfAshe Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390519279886657608noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-13046777986891840432008-07-15T08:51:00.000-04:002008-07-15T08:51:00.000-04:00Excellent post, Anny. As I've had several surgerie...Excellent post, Anny. As I've had several surgeries due to injury over the past few years, I've become convinced there is a special place in hell for the adjusters who manage to get out of paying for enough of the bills that my end winds up in the thousands.James Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08807865320537867045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-63286186004238976152008-07-14T15:36:00.000-04:002008-07-14T15:36:00.000-04:00I know exactly what I'm writing about tomorrow. Be...I know exactly what I'm writing about tomorrow. Because there is so much more to the story than what the consumer sees. Unfortunately, the dumping ground of "the insurance company" is an acceptable format in our society. But yeah, there's a lot going on behind the scenes. I used to work for four different companies and while I get it, cause I'm gasping through this process now, there is another culprit... and it ain't the insurance company.Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14947952583116323744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-28867627254742860562008-07-14T13:36:00.000-04:002008-07-14T13:36:00.000-04:00*Snort* You don't want to know what that little "b...*Snort* You don't want to know what that little "blue" pill costs then... not to mention my cholesterol meds.Anny Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305873753916213970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-28863387151298978152008-07-14T12:32:00.000-04:002008-07-14T12:32:00.000-04:00Well, how they pick and choose what to cover and w...Well, how they pick and choose what to cover and what NOT to cover is a mystery. Why vasectomies and not birth control when there are issues like abortion and too many teen pregnancies hovering. Maybe because men are less likely to have vasectomies as opposed to the millions of women who depend on birth control? <BR/><BR/>I think the pharmaceutical companies and insurance companies are in cahoots.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-4222915248725023642008-07-14T11:36:00.000-04:002008-07-14T11:36:00.000-04:00It's that 'pre-existing condition' crap...and the ...It's that 'pre-existing condition' crap...and the fact depression (w/o treatment..hello, insurance co!) can become suicidal. Kind of makes you wonder about the mentality of the person who writes their policies and procedures...are they anti-mankind, or do they have a special pact with the drug companies? Specifically mood-enhancers.Molly Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488325587798390008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-131077155597478232008-07-14T11:32:00.000-04:002008-07-14T11:32:00.000-04:00OMG! I so totally agree! I had to stop taking mi...OMG! I so totally agree! I had to stop taking mine because they wanted me to order them 3 months in advance, through mail-order. My dr even tried prescribing them for paramenapausal symptoms, but still rejected. And when you're on a limited budget, and hubby's heart meds are a MUST, some choices must be made. And as for the optical...Hubby had his eyes fixed (lens implants)this winter, and my teens need new glasses too. I've come to the conclusion I'll just have to go blind or throw a colossal fit before he agrees to let me get mine examined!<BR/><BR/>So...vasectomies are covered? Must look into this in further detail:)Molly Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488325587798390008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-70336215880696723562008-07-14T09:40:00.000-04:002008-07-14T09:40:00.000-04:00Yes, Molly, I completely agree about dental and op...Yes, Molly, I completely agree about dental and optical. I'd be very interested to know, too, why those who have suffered depression find their premiums are three to four times higher than anyone else. Awful. And yes...I fall into that category. <BR/><BR/>I heard recently that vascectomies are covered yet birth control pills are NOT. Isn't that stupid???Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-16768695083933039882008-07-14T09:22:00.000-04:002008-07-14T09:22:00.000-04:00One of my pet peeves is why do I have to change do...One of my pet peeves is why do I have to change doctors just because the insurance says so? I refused to change docs several years ago, and told him about the problem. He very graciously worked with us until my hubby's union switched insurance programs again, and now he's back in 'their' system! But a lot of people don't have that option.<BR/><BR/>In addition to the medical, I wish dental and optical were also offered (affordably!) to everyone!Molly Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488325587798390008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-88428797776964493512008-07-14T08:34:00.000-04:002008-07-14T08:34:00.000-04:00Oh this is going to be an interesting week--got lo...Oh this is going to be an interesting week--got lots to say on this one. Great start, as usual!Cindy Spencer Papehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01583236494759465431noreply@blogger.com