Tri County Foot and Ankle bill for $1.40...really
I went to Tri County Foot and Ankle with pain in my heel. First appointment they took xrays and I paid $40.00 copay. I returned 2 weeks later as I did not get any relief with the exercises that were given to me and I received an injection in my heel and paid $40.00 copay. I just received a bill for $16.80...$15.40 from the first visit and $1.40 for the second as my insurance didn't cover the full amount...really ? I mailed out a check but I think this is crazy...nickel, dimming seniors to death...
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Insurance health care in general is racket, they know if they don’t pay or pay enough you have to pay. Just be glad you didn’t have to Hospital were the really nickel and dime you for crap they didn’t provide if you look real closely to bill.
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I am sorry you are disappointed but that's how insurance works.
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Unfortunately, at our age the biggest budget item is healthcare. We were once covered by insurance that was secondary to Medicare. Often there would be a balance left that we had to pay. I called the insurance company and asked why they didn't pay the entire 20% remainder after Medicare paid. The answer was that the Medicare-approved amount exceeded their "usual and customary" fee schedule. We dumped that insurance and got a Medigap Plan.
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[QUOTE=My Daily Run;1611645]I went to Tri County Foot and Ankle with pain in my heel. First appointment they took xrays and I paid $40.00 copay. I returned 2 weeks later as I did not get any relief with the exercises that were given to me and I received an injection in my heel and paid $40.00 copay. I just received a bill for $16.80...$15.40 from the first visit and $1.40 for the second as my insurance didn't cover the full amount...really ? I mailed out a check but I think this is crazy...nickel, dimming seniors to death...[/QUO
:bigbow: Hi, yes, here in the villages, we found, the meds and the dentists just look at us as cash cows, sock it to em. IT is really disgusting and there is no help, no one cares, hey, you old folks, pay up and go away. And, another real issue. The med persons all have too many techs, so many PA persons and they simply pass us on and on and it is a major issue, Make an appointment to see a doctor and then it is tech, tech tech. So now, I have written a letter, I take it in, if I am not going to see a doctor, then cancel my appointment, we will see how that works? Good luck. Wish there was a citizens group to generate some leverage against the rip offs here. Keep growing the money tree for all the leeches. :pray: |
Lots of numbers get crunched when you’re paying for health care and insurance is involved. I can’t for the life of me figure out why you’d be upset when all the figures are eventually finalized and the bottom line is you owe a few dollars.
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We're retired and like our insurance. That said, when I have labs done we generally get a bill (it's small) I think for around $3.00. I'm not sure how the benefits will pan out now that's a new year. I guess this is a part of a co-pay and we don't feel we're "nickled and dimed". We don't live in a Premier home nor drive a fancy/expensive car. We live modestly and are thrilled to be blessed to live here.
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Re: Your bill for $1.40
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RE: your employer chose the insurance plan You might want to discover what it costs your employer. I think you will be shocked. Also, for you it is untaxed income. There are many books on the subject. Medical costs are rising far faster than the rate of inflation. I don't know who you work for or what you do but to stay in business you must make a profit. If, your boss was to give you the best coverage in the world and the cost exceeds what you produce in value one day you will show up for work and find signs-OUT OF BUSINESS. |
Under the Affordable Care Act, I don't think employers have a choice. They are required to provide health insurance to fulltime employees if they have 50 or more employees. And, the plan must be affordable (based on a percent of income) and it must cover certain things. It's the law.
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