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Post by danib on Aug 11, 2017 9:26:47 GMT -6
I guess it's one of the pitfalls of Universal Health Care? But I'd be bankrupt with medical bills otherwise, so I'll just huff about it but be thankful.
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Post by jubilantsquirrel on Aug 11, 2017 9:44:59 GMT -6
It's amazing how little motivation I have today.
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Post by sophiegrace on Aug 11, 2017 9:45:58 GMT -6
I guess it's one of the pitfalls of Universal Health Care? But I'd be bankrupt with medical bills otherwise, so I'll just huff about it but be thankful. That's a great way to look at it. We got an emergency out of network hospital insurance coverage approval when we got the LUTO diagnosis and the MFM didn't have the capability to treat it. It was approved because it was deemed a live saving facility for this particular stage of complication. That coverage was then reneged when the hospital reported the birth of a stillborn baby. We had one year to pay off $32k. $32k. The fuck. I guess I'd choose the 9:30 pm MRI too.
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Post by danib on Aug 11, 2017 9:51:53 GMT -6
Oh my gosh sophiegrace! That's disgusting and should be criminal. I'm sorry.
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Post by jubilantsquirrel on Aug 11, 2017 9:52:09 GMT -6
Holy shit sophiegrace. Did you guys appeal that? When I worked in medical records I would sometimes see people's itemized billings and holy shit. Like there were bills that cost more than my house. It's no wonder people go bankrupt here because of hospital bills.
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Post by kleigh on Aug 11, 2017 10:07:18 GMT -6
That's insane sophiegrace !! $32k !!! I do see some insane shit working the field I'm in. That said yours specifically sucks because of the nature of why it changed etc. When I worked for a firm in White Plains NY I dealt primarily with Manhattan hedge fund execs. These guys thought nothing of going out of network for all their care (MDs who are private and don't take insurance) and just taking whatever measley reimbursement they'd get from the insurance carrier... like hundreds of housands in medical bills. Some of it I could totally get behind, one guy (president of the company) had a baby who had a condition where his skin could not be exposed or it would disintegrate and they had to keep him wrapped in specialty bandages (for life duration from what I understand)... ok I mean, yeah, spare no expense. But for a routine colonoscopy? Come on dude.. ETA this was a few years ago I'm fuzzy if it was disintegrate or blister or something
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Post by waitwhat on Aug 11, 2017 10:20:35 GMT -6
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Post by waitwhat on Aug 11, 2017 10:22:19 GMT -6
Last night, I really wanted French fries. Like, for dinner I told DH I just wanted French fries. And when he didn't bring them home I was upset.
Today, after the drs appt, I whipped through Wendy's because they have a bomb Mediterranean salad and I ordered a side of fries.
They forgot the damn fries. I want to cry. I just want some GD fries!!!!!! But maybe this the universes way of telling me I don't NEED the fries. Boo.
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Post by dashook on Aug 11, 2017 10:33:01 GMT -6
Well waitwhat the universe can eff right off then. Sometimes a girl just needs fries. Got-dam. kleigh we're going to be driving through your hood shortly. I wish we could gtg for a beer again! I bet the babies would be able to really interact now
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Post by tgrimes on Aug 11, 2017 10:45:45 GMT -6
waitwhat Can you amazon now restaurants and get some fries delivered?
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Post by kleigh on Aug 11, 2017 10:47:11 GMT -6
dashook I could use the beer today!! I think last time I couldn't have one bc I was KU. The babies are being especially needy today for some reason.
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Post by kleigh on Aug 11, 2017 10:47:34 GMT -6
I would bring waitwhat fries if only I had a sitter. A friend in need...
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Post by dashook on Aug 11, 2017 11:21:12 GMT -6
dashook I could use the beer today!! I think last time I couldn't have one bc I was KU. The babies are being especially needy today for some reason. 😧 I forgot about that!! I'm an ass. All the more reason for a redo soon! I'm going to be driving down to NJ solo with the two beastlings in September for Rosh Hashanah. I'll text you!
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Post by waitwhat on Aug 11, 2017 11:22:04 GMT -6
waitwhat Can you amazon now restaurants and get some fries delivered? wait is this a thing?
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Post by waitwhat on Aug 11, 2017 11:22:32 GMT -6
dashook I could use the beer today!! I think last time I couldn't have one bc I was KU. The babies are being especially needy today for some reason. 😧 I forgot about that!! I'm an ass. All the more reason for a redo soon! I'm going to be driving down to NJ solo with the two beastlings in September for Rosh Hashanah. I'll text you! and the FOMO begins...
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Post by dashook on Aug 11, 2017 11:49:53 GMT -6
😧 I forgot about that!! I'm an ass. All the more reason for a redo soon! I'm going to be driving down to NJ solo with the two beastlings in September for Rosh Hashanah. I'll text you! and the FOMO begins... I'm coming for you next year when we drive out to Buffalo for a Pats road game!
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Post by tgrimes on Aug 11, 2017 11:59:54 GMT -6
waitwhat Can you amazon now restaurants and get some fries delivered? wait is this a thing? Yes. OMG do I know something about technology that you don't?!?!?!
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Post by tgrimes on Aug 11, 2017 12:00:46 GMT -6
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Post by sophiegrace on Aug 11, 2017 12:03:12 GMT -6
They don't offer it in my area yet. It breaks my heart just a little bit because I thought Amazon and I were in a different place in our relationship.
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Post by sophiegrace on Aug 11, 2017 12:03:58 GMT -6
IFL Amazon
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Post by sophiegrace on Aug 11, 2017 12:04:20 GMT -6
tgrimes all packed? When do you head out?
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Post by tgrimes on Aug 11, 2017 12:09:38 GMT -6
tgrimes all packed? When do you head out? Tomorrow morning. Our flight leaves at 9:30. We're supposed to drop off the dogs at 7:30 so let's hope I don't kill MH before we get on the plane. Traveling stresses me out, especially with 2 kids. Re: packing - I have some things I need to grab in the morning but I think I'm good other than that.
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Post by tgrimes on Aug 11, 2017 12:11:14 GMT -6
FTR MH hasn't packed yet and we're having dinner with friends this evening. One of M's daycare teachers is coming over to watch them since my in laws have already begun their drive to FL.
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Post by goldenlove on Aug 11, 2017 12:14:46 GMT -6
Morning. I'm gonna be MIA most of today. We have a department town hall then we're going out to lunch for our interns last day. Happy Friday! A boozy lunch? Can you guys tell it's been a rough week lol I wish. But don't worry, I'll make up for it tomorrow.
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Post by sophiegrace on Aug 11, 2017 12:15:43 GMT -6
FTR MH hasn't packed yet and we're having dinner with friends this evening. One of M's daycare teachers is coming over to watch them since my in laws have already begun their drive to FL. This sounds familiar. But it's amazing all the other random shit that gets done. Because I really need to know the exact diameter of our recessed lights.
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Post by danib on Aug 11, 2017 12:19:03 GMT -6
MRI people called. They can get me in early!! Woohoo
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Post by waitwhat on Aug 11, 2017 12:19:48 GMT -6
I'm coming for you next year when we drive out to Buffalo for a Pats road game! OMG yes!! You just made my day! Fuck those fries!
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Post by goldenlove on Aug 11, 2017 12:21:41 GMT -6
I'm late sophiegrace but that is such bullshit and I'm sorry you had to deal with that. Insurance sucks sometimes.
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Post by waitwhat on Aug 11, 2017 12:22:17 GMT -6
They don't offer it in my stupid city either 😡
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Post by goldenlove on Aug 11, 2017 12:22:25 GMT -6
😧 I forgot about that!! I'm an ass. All the more reason for a redo soon! I'm going to be driving down to NJ solo with the two beastlings in September for Rosh Hashanah. I'll text you! and the FOMO begins... So much FOMO. Maybe my vacation next month should be a GTG.
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