Aetna Must Die. Again.
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While I’m waiting to find out how much insurance will increase this year, I had to speak to a rep about a prescription issue. It seems that I am required by a practice to see a specialist before I can get my prescription refilled. I promptly fired the practice.
When I called other doctors, I found the same idiotic rules everywhere. So I figured that since HMOs are killing healthcare, the least they can do is find me some help.
I am so tired of asking a question and getting the answer to a different question.
I explained the problem to the rep, who told me Aetna had no such rule.
I know it’s not Aetna’s rule. But every practice I call has the same rule.
She offered me a list of providers.
If I called other doctors, I obviously have a long list of doctors.
She asked if there was anything else should could help me with.
I wasn’t aware she helped me in the first place.
Mis-mangled healthcare strikes again!
But everything’s going to be ok soon, when “Obamachrist and the Congressional Toadies” fix healthcare. Right?
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Martin Kruse
August 7th, 2009
at 3:06pm
“It seems that I am required by a practice to see a specialist before I can get my prescription refilled. I promptly fired the practice.”
You make no sense using the word “practice”. If a specialist gave you a prescription than you would no doubt have to see a specialist to get the prescription extended since the original prescription was completed. If a doctor wanted you to get refills it would already be on the prescription.
On the other point, i have no trouble shopping around my health insurance needs. I do this yearly if i get a price increase that seems out of line. Much like auto and homeowners insurance and have had no trouble finding something that fits my needs with over 50+ health insurance companies out there. I’m currently with Humana.
leftystrat
August 7th, 2009
at 5:18pm
This would be an ADDITIONAL specialist.
The insurance comes through work so I have the choice between two horrid HMOs. And those are the cheap options. I work with crack addicts, apparently.
You certainly make a good point about shopping and I applaud your knowledge and initiative. Most people just sit there. More need to stand up and be counted. (or fleeced slightly less).
Buffet
August 7th, 2009
at 10:55pm
But everything’s going to be ok soon, when “Obamachrist and the Congressional Toadies” fix healthcare. Right? ……..riiiiight, and I’ll stop tanning and start eating McDonalds (translation - when hell freezes over!)
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