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Old 09-21-2013, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Marykess1802 View Post
BTW...do not have this done at The Villages Hospital. They wanted a down payment up-front, even though I have excellent insurance (CHAMPVA). When I decided to forgo the surgery, they still kept my down payment (almost $2500) until my insurance paid for my pre-ops. Then they told me that it would take "6-8 weeks" for my reimbursement. Funny, they took my $$$ in about 60 seconds, but it takes 6-8 weeks for a reimbursement?? I'm still waiting for my reimbursement 2 months later (while paying interest in on my CC). Caveat Emptor!
GOOD LUCK to all of us!
Paying ahead was not our experience!!!! I think it probably depends on the insurance (we have Medicare and a supplement) that one carries! We didn't see ONE bill from anyone from the emergency surgery. This included an ambulance ride, the ER=Twice, and 4 days in the hospital. Had home-health post-op as well. Not one bill!!