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For CU, that list seems to be really outdated. Lupine Send a noteboard - 11/02/2010 12:13:06 AM
http://provider.bcbs.com/
I called over twenty numbers on it today. Exactly one of them was willing to schedule an appointment, and it was still over a month from now. :( The others were either not accepting new patients or (in most cases) were wrong numbers.
It was frustrating and made me tired. I went back to bed and had a dream about successfully getting an appointment. :P

And then all you can do is ASK QUESTIONS. If I had opened my mouth instead of trusting that my doctor was giving me the right prescriptions/not trying to kill my budget, I would have saved a lot of money. You have to tell them that you're obviously concerned, or you wouldn't be asking them for help, but that you really have to limit the solutions to what is affordable and generics that are covered under your insurance.

True, this is a good thing to remember. And fortunately I think it's easier for me to speak up about money (if I don't, puppy doesn't get fed) than most other things. ;) Telling them all the symptoms... ugh.
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I have a medical costs question too... Lupine - 10/02/2010 03:08:14 PM 882 Views
If you look at your policy Sareitha Sedai - 10/02/2010 03:27:15 PM 537 Views
I'm all for being a control freak when I can. Lupine - 11/02/2010 03:07:37 PM 507 Views
One other thing you should be aware of Sareitha Sedai - 11/02/2010 03:25:07 PM 508 Views
Yes... that's very useful information. Lupine - 11/02/2010 03:46:17 PM 342 Views
I was afraid of that Sareitha Sedai - 11/02/2010 03:52:49 PM 464 Views
You might want to call your insurer and talk to them about who to see. Joel - 10/02/2010 03:34:53 PM 468 Views
Do you think an actual person would have better referrals than the website? Lupine - 11/02/2010 03:14:01 PM 524 Views
I do, and sorry for the delay. Joel - 15/02/2010 02:11:55 PM 478 Views
I don't think we'll be able to do you much good. nossy - 10/02/2010 03:36:57 PM 468 Views
For CU, that list seems to be really outdated. Lupine - 11/02/2010 12:13:06 AM 430 Views
I didn't read all the replies before I posted mine.Woops. *NM* Avendesora - 11/02/2010 01:54:59 AM 235 Views
and as far as the frustrating part... Avendesora - 11/02/2010 01:58:39 AM 310 Views
Hmmm. Lupine - 11/02/2010 03:17:50 PM 312 Views
Most doctor's offices Sareitha Sedai - 11/02/2010 03:32:55 PM 487 Views
But it's embarrassing. <whine> Lupine - 11/02/2010 03:50:40 PM 424 Views
I'm sure Sareitha Sedai - 11/02/2010 03:58:29 PM 426 Views
Sareitha pretty much covered it! Avendesora - 11/02/2010 04:53:25 PM 473 Views
Mine was a little as well. nossy - 11/02/2010 12:46:45 PM 465 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 312 Views
I just know a worried person should not pay a damn cent... ironclad - 10/02/2010 03:53:19 PM 497 Views
This is frustrating. (Meant as reply to main thread/everyone.) Lupine - 10/02/2010 04:05:57 PM 442 Views
Oops, I replied in the wrong place. Lupine - 10/02/2010 04:07:15 PM 333 Views
Well Sareitha Sedai - 10/02/2010 04:10:12 PM 428 Views
Re: Well Avendesora - 11/02/2010 02:13:08 AM 291 Views
Why? Should I not have to think about how to pay for my dinner tonight? LiterateDog - 10/02/2010 04:23:31 PM 454 Views
The Dole or hardship funds should help people who can't afford food Mark - 10/02/2010 04:28:49 PM 341 Views
I agree, the needy should be helped. LiterateDog - 10/02/2010 04:32:45 PM 428 Views
I don't agree with your characterization of commonly proposed healthcare solutions. Dreaded Anomaly - 10/02/2010 04:42:06 PM 478 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 535 Views
<3 damookster - 10/02/2010 05:06:29 PM 347 Views
As a response to Jens' point, it works, but he used very general language. Dreaded Anomaly - 10/02/2010 07:37:20 PM 309 Views
Furnace? Health? Erm... ironclad - 10/02/2010 08:04:03 PM 341 Views
no damookster - 10/02/2010 08:40:12 PM 324 Views
I didn't like the example ironclad - 10/02/2010 08:46:24 PM 438 Views
that's why I pay for health insurance *NM* damookster - 10/02/2010 08:58:06 PM 135 Views
So do we? *NM* Legolas - 10/02/2010 09:13:28 PM 229 Views
exactly damookster - 10/02/2010 09:22:14 PM 372 Views
Precisely ironclad - 10/02/2010 08:00:39 PM 305 Views
There are several good reasons for that. Legolas - 10/02/2010 04:48:59 PM 480 Views
I see no problem with the state paying the vast majority of medical costs Mark - 10/02/2010 04:53:57 PM 537 Views
I understand you're not being serious, but... Dreaded Anomaly - 10/02/2010 04:37:12 PM 328 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 146 Views
I've never been sent a thing from them... Lupine - 10/02/2010 04:28:57 PM 462 Views
Do you or your parents hold the policy? LiterateDog - 10/02/2010 04:35:00 PM 310 Views
My parents do. Lupine - 10/02/2010 04:44:29 PM 494 Views
policy info.... damookster - 10/02/2010 04:52:29 PM 419 Views
Thank you! Lupine - 11/02/2010 03:25:42 PM 298 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 396 Views
My experience with them has been generally positive too. Lupine - 11/02/2010 03:27:50 PM 308 Views
In my case... Avendesora - 11/02/2010 01:53:32 AM 346 Views
*nods* Lupine - 11/02/2010 03:32:44 PM 417 Views
I have no idea regarding insurance smaug - 11/02/2010 10:32:11 AM 458 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 232 Views
Your doctor's office should be able to answer most questions for you random thoughts - 11/02/2010 02:36:10 PM 291 Views
Once I get one. Lupine - 11/02/2010 03:36:19 PM 303 Views
Well that should be your first step random thoughts - 11/02/2010 04:49:00 PM 359 Views
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