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My parents do. Lupine Send a noteboard - 10/02/2010 04:44:29 PM
And I've tried to understand information about my policy from the website; for that matter I enlisted Paul's help with it when he was here, and neither of us could find anything more than very general, unhelpful stuff. Only way to get information really is to call.


If it's your parents, then they've been given your coverage data. If it's you, do they have your correct address? I've never seen anyone not get the details of their policy at least once.


In theory they should have the information, maybe pamphlets and written policies, but I have a lot of reasons to think they either won't tell me the truth or don't understand insurance language. (The biggest one is that they insisted I wasn't even ON the plan for months, until I finally called the insurance company directly and was assured that I absolutely was covered, and would be for another five years.)

In your case, unless you have insane insurance, tests and specialty care coordinated by your PCP should be covered, minus whatever the applicable copays are.

Okay, thanks. I know it may seem extremely self-evident to you, but trying to understand health care stuff on your own for the first time is not that easy. It's tough even knowing what questions to ask the insurance company.
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I have a medical costs question too... Lupine - 10/02/2010 03:08:14 PM 947 Views
If you look at your policy Sareitha Sedai - 10/02/2010 03:27:15 PM 601 Views
I'm all for being a control freak when I can. Lupine - 11/02/2010 03:07:37 PM 572 Views
One other thing you should be aware of Sareitha Sedai - 11/02/2010 03:25:07 PM 574 Views
Yes... that's very useful information. Lupine - 11/02/2010 03:46:17 PM 411 Views
I was afraid of that Sareitha Sedai - 11/02/2010 03:52:49 PM 533 Views
You might want to call your insurer and talk to them about who to see. Joel - 10/02/2010 03:34:53 PM 538 Views
Do you think an actual person would have better referrals than the website? Lupine - 11/02/2010 03:14:01 PM 587 Views
I do, and sorry for the delay. Joel - 15/02/2010 02:11:55 PM 534 Views
I don't think we'll be able to do you much good. nossy - 10/02/2010 03:36:57 PM 535 Views
For CU, that list seems to be really outdated. Lupine - 11/02/2010 12:13:06 AM 497 Views
I didn't read all the replies before I posted mine.Woops. *NM* Avendesora - 11/02/2010 01:54:59 AM 262 Views
and as far as the frustrating part... Avendesora - 11/02/2010 01:58:39 AM 372 Views
Hmmm. Lupine - 11/02/2010 03:17:50 PM 368 Views
Most doctor's offices Sareitha Sedai - 11/02/2010 03:32:55 PM 549 Views
But it's embarrassing. <whine> Lupine - 11/02/2010 03:50:40 PM 474 Views
I'm sure Sareitha Sedai - 11/02/2010 03:58:29 PM 488 Views
Sareitha pretty much covered it! Avendesora - 11/02/2010 04:53:25 PM 538 Views
Mine was a little as well. nossy - 11/02/2010 12:46:45 PM 525 Views
It was funny, because most of them were medical-ish, but I got a bariatric center, a therapist... Lupine - 11/02/2010 02:25:03 PM 373 Views
I just know a worried person should not pay a damn cent... ironclad - 10/02/2010 03:53:19 PM 556 Views
This is frustrating. (Meant as reply to main thread/everyone.) Lupine - 10/02/2010 04:05:57 PM 497 Views
Oops, I replied in the wrong place. Lupine - 10/02/2010 04:07:15 PM 391 Views
Well Sareitha Sedai - 10/02/2010 04:10:12 PM 485 Views
Re: Well Avendesora - 11/02/2010 02:13:08 AM 349 Views
Why? Should I not have to think about how to pay for my dinner tonight? LiterateDog - 10/02/2010 04:23:31 PM 521 Views
The Dole or hardship funds should help people who can't afford food Mark - 10/02/2010 04:28:49 PM 398 Views
I agree, the needy should be helped. LiterateDog - 10/02/2010 04:32:45 PM 488 Views
I don't agree with your characterization of commonly proposed healthcare solutions. Dreaded Anomaly - 10/02/2010 04:42:06 PM 535 Views
I don't think he's mischaracterizing anything so much as responding to Jens' point directly. Sareitha Sedai - 10/02/2010 04:54:55 PM 597 Views
<3 damookster - 10/02/2010 05:06:29 PM 415 Views
As a response to Jens' point, it works, but he used very general language. Dreaded Anomaly - 10/02/2010 07:37:20 PM 364 Views
Furnace? Health? Erm... ironclad - 10/02/2010 08:04:03 PM 405 Views
no damookster - 10/02/2010 08:40:12 PM 390 Views
I didn't like the example ironclad - 10/02/2010 08:46:24 PM 498 Views
that's why I pay for health insurance *NM* damookster - 10/02/2010 08:58:06 PM 159 Views
So do we? *NM* Legolas - 10/02/2010 09:13:28 PM 255 Views
exactly damookster - 10/02/2010 09:22:14 PM 438 Views
Precisely ironclad - 10/02/2010 08:00:39 PM 365 Views
There are several good reasons for that. Legolas - 10/02/2010 04:48:59 PM 547 Views
I see no problem with the state paying the vast majority of medical costs Mark - 10/02/2010 04:53:57 PM 603 Views
I understand you're not being serious, but... Dreaded Anomaly - 10/02/2010 04:37:12 PM 391 Views
Have you never looked at the boatloads of information that your insurer has surely sent to you? *NM* LiterateDog - 10/02/2010 04:19:09 PM 171 Views
I've never been sent a thing from them... Lupine - 10/02/2010 04:28:57 PM 520 Views
Do you or your parents hold the policy? LiterateDog - 10/02/2010 04:35:00 PM 370 Views
My parents do. Lupine - 10/02/2010 04:44:29 PM 561 Views
policy info.... damookster - 10/02/2010 04:52:29 PM 486 Views
Thank you! Lupine - 11/02/2010 03:25:42 PM 359 Views
I believe, although I no longer am covered by Blue Cross, that most tests are covered. Ghavrel - 10/02/2010 11:28:34 PM 460 Views
My experience with them has been generally positive too. Lupine - 11/02/2010 03:27:50 PM 367 Views
In my case... Avendesora - 11/02/2010 01:53:32 AM 415 Views
*nods* Lupine - 11/02/2010 03:32:44 PM 486 Views
I have no idea regarding insurance smaug - 11/02/2010 10:32:11 AM 511 Views
Yes, and just in general, it's good to have a GP. But they are elusive creatures. Like unicorns. *NM* Lupine - 11/02/2010 03:33:24 PM 257 Views
Your doctor's office should be able to answer most questions for you random thoughts - 11/02/2010 02:36:10 PM 359 Views
Once I get one. Lupine - 11/02/2010 03:36:19 PM 366 Views
Well that should be your first step random thoughts - 11/02/2010 04:49:00 PM 421 Views
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