Can I have some get-well purrs please?

On 1 Sep 2005 07:17:41 -0700, wrote:

Oh, Karen. This really pushes my buttons. I am so tired of having to
spend *hours* on the telephone, and argue to get them to pay just what
is rightfully their obligation. I don't have any magic advice, I so
wish I did because I understand your frustration. Our insurance company
makes *way* too many "mistakes." I truly think they are calculated, and
deliberate "mistakes".
I do know that you can tell the doctor's office the old bill is under
dispute, and they will give you a little more time.

Sherry

The US healthcare system sucks... it almost makes me wish I was back
in Australia - at least there I could have got up and phoned my GP and
said 'I need an appointment' and got one... to think I thought it was
a hassle to have to pay the doctor cash and then go to a medicare
office to make my claim for reinbursement (they gave you cash on the
spot...)

--
~Karen aka Kajikit
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On Thu, 1 Sep 2005 08:50:14 -0600, "Monique Y. Mudama"
wrote:

On 2005-09-01, Karen AKA Kajikit penned:
I got 'asthma' the other night out of the blue and I still feel
lousy... John's been on the phone this morning trying to get our
health insurance ducks in a row so that I can go to a doctor if I
don't feel better by Monday, because they screwed up our insurance -
we were supposed to qualify for it a month ago but we still hadn't
heard anything!)
I also found out that the last insurance company never paid my bill
when I went to the doctor back in May... they're still trying to
squirm out of it, even though it was just a regular office visit and I
didn't even get any prescriptions or have any tests aside from
blood-pressure and blood-sugar levels. Scumbags So I can't go back
to that doctor again unless we pay that bill ourselves and we don't
have the cash. Now I feel guilty that I ever went in the first
place...

Ugh. No one should ever have to be in a situation where they don't
know if they can go to the doctor because of insurance =/ Especially
when you're supposed to be covered!

You can say that again... welcome to the good old US of A...

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~Karen aka Kajikit
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On 1 Sep 2005 08:00:03 -0700, "Lesley" wrote:

John's been on the phone this morning trying to get our
health insurance ducks in a row so that I can go to a doctor if I
don't feel better by Monday, because they screwed up our insurance -
we were supposed to qualify for it a month ago but we still hadn't
heard anything!)


Whenever I hear this I am so glad that I live in the UK and don't have
to deal with health insurance. Apart from anything else the other good
thing about the NHS is that they employ me!!!!

Purrs for you to feel better on the way

Thanks Lesley... I know what you mean. Coming from a country with a
semi-decent centralised medical system this is a nasty shock... I
spent most of the last three months praying not to get sick or injured
- much good that's done me.


--
~Karen aka Kajikit
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"Karen AKA Kajikit" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 01 Sep 2005 18:33:12 GMT, "Yoj"
wrote:

Purrs for easy breathing and quick insurance. Once things are
straightened
out, I hope you can get an inhaler to have on hand for those attacks.

I've got an inhaler... but when I got it out I discovered that all the
ventolin I brought with me from Australia is at its expiry date...
it'll still work for a few months but I'm going to have to replace it.
Seems like a pain for something that I literally use twice a year, but
you never know - especially if my body's going to pull this BS on me
again

I've used it well past its date and it seems OK. I just had to get a new
prescription last week when I found I had pneumonia. First time I've had to
get it replaces in a few years. At least those inhalers are fairly cheep.
Not so the doctors visit to get one ordered.

Jo

On Thu, 1 Sep 2005 08:04:39 -0700, "Jo Firey"
wrote:


"Karen AKA Kajikit" wrote in message
.. .
I got 'asthma' the other night out of the blue and I still feel
lousy...

Purrs, prayers, and a little be careful advice OK?

There are worse things that insurance problems, and untreated Asthma can
kill. It you have a severe attack, have someone get your butt to the ER
ASAP. The first thing you tell them at the desk is "I can't breathe"

Not I think I have asthma, not I'm having a little trouble breathing.

And best wishes and purrs to get the insurance straight too.

I know... my asthma is a very mild problem, but I had some friends who
had it really badly - it's a very common health issue in Australia for
reasons they're not entirely sure of. Mostly I'm just allergic to
stuff like cigarettes and car exhaust.


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~Karen aka Kajikit
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On Thu, 1 Sep 2005 13:02:10 -0700, "Jo Firey"
wrote:


"Karen AKA Kajikit" wrote in message
.. .
On Thu, 01 Sep 2005 18:33:12 GMT, "Yoj"
wrote:

Purrs for easy breathing and quick insurance. Once things are
straightened
out, I hope you can get an inhaler to have on hand for those attacks.

I've got an inhaler... but when I got it out I discovered that all the
ventolin I brought with me from Australia is at its expiry date...
it'll still work for a few months but I'm going to have to replace it.
Seems like a pain for something that I literally use twice a year, but
you never know - especially if my body's going to pull this BS on me
again

I've used it well past its date and it seems OK. I just had to get a new
prescription last week when I found I had pneumonia. First time I've had to
get it replaces in a few years. At least those inhalers are fairly cheep.
Not so the doctors visit to get one ordered.

One time I wondered why it wasn't working well... then I looked at the
packet and it was more than 12 months past the expiry date! As you can
tell, I don't use it much... it's more insurance than anything else.

--
~Karen aka Kajikit
Crafts, cats, and chocolate - the three essentials of life
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On Thu, 01 Sep 2005 09:37:40 -0400, Karen AKA Kajikit
wrote:

I got 'asthma' the other night out of the blue and I still feel
lousy... John's been on the phone this morning trying to get our
health insurance ducks in a row so that I can go to a doctor if I
don't feel better by Monday, because they screwed up our insurance -
we were supposed to qualify for it a month ago but we still hadn't
heard anything!)
I also found out that the last insurance company never paid my bill
when I went to the doctor back in May... they're still trying to
squirm out of it, even though it was just a regular office visit and I
didn't even get any prescriptions or have any tests aside from
blood-pressure and blood-sugar levels. Scumbags So I can't go back
to that doctor again unless we pay that bill ourselves and we don't
have the cash. Now I feel guilty that I ever went in the first
place...

purrs coming for your health, and for the insurance company to
straighten out and do what they're supposed to
--
Steve Touchstone,
faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Spot
with loving memories of Rocky (RB)

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"Lesley" wrote in message
oups.com...
John's been on the phone this morning trying to get our
health insurance ducks in a row so that I can go to a doctor if I
don't feel better by Monday, because they screwed up our insurance -
we were supposed to qualify for it a month ago but we still hadn't
heard anything!)


Whenever I hear this I am so glad that I live in the UK and don't have
to deal with health insurance. Apart from anything else the other good
thing about the NHS is that they employ me!!!!

Purrs for you to feel better on the way

Lesley

Slave of the Fabulous Furballs

Same here. So glad I have basic medical coverage from the government
insurance. I don't pay any premiums as I don't have a job. Looking back,
leaving U.S. for Canada turns out to be a blessing in disguise. Of course
there are quite a few things the government insurance does not cover and
the list is getting longer.
But at least I can go to a doctor when I am sick and not have to worry
about paying him/her.

Purrs going out to you.

Winnie

Get well soon purrs coming over

Tweed
KFC & BF


"Karen AKA Kajikit" wrote in message
...
I got 'asthma' the other night out of the blue and I still feel
lousy... John's been on the phone this morning trying to get our
health insurance ducks in a row so that I can go to a doctor if I
don't feel better by Monday, because they screwed up our insurance -
we were supposed to qualify for it a month ago but we still hadn't
heard anything!)
I also found out that the last insurance company never paid my bill
when I went to the doctor back in May... they're still trying to
squirm out of it, even though it was just a regular office visit and I
didn't even get any prescriptions or have any tests aside from
blood-pressure and blood-sugar levels. Scumbags So I can't go back
to that doctor again unless we pay that bill ourselves and we don't
have the cash. Now I feel guilty that I ever went in the first
place...

--
~Karen aka Kajikit
Crafts, cats, and chocolate - the three essentials of life
http://www.kajikitscorner.com
Online photo album - http://community.webshots.com/user/kajikit

Here's hoping you are healthy again soon and with all medical issues sorted.

helen s