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September 15th, 2008

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05:33 pm - A No Go
I went to hospital for the CT scan, and everything was going well...until I was asked for $68.50 up front (what medicare doesn't pay). I didn't have it, and asked about being billed and paying in increments--but no, got the lecture about hospitals having to close if they aren't paid in full when they need it.

Then one nice person took me to an office and gave me a form to take home and mail back in to see if I qualified for some program that would let me have services there for 6 months. So, CT scan postponed.

However, I did have blood drawn (a lot of blood drawn, for mega evals). I'm glad I got that over with, anyway.

Thanks to everyone who gave me good wishes.

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From:[info]tres_mechante
Date:September 16th, 2008 01:28 am (UTC)
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Okay, that? Bites. *hugs you* At least the blood work is underway, but still... Damn, hon, that's frustrating. I hope the CT scan can go ahead sooner rather than later.

*more hugs*
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From:[info]bast2
Date:September 16th, 2008 02:05 am (UTC)
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Thanks for the hugs, and wishes.
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From:[info]animaltalker
Date:September 16th, 2008 01:40 am (UTC)
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Great that's a whopping big co-pay, they couldn't have told you about that in advance so maybe you could have gotten a loan from a friend, this country sucks
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From:[info]bast2
Date:September 16th, 2008 02:08 am (UTC)
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Yeah, that's what gets me--nobody said anything about the money. Usually my docs just bill medicare--then I get a statement later.

I guess this hospital thinks $68.50 is chicken feed--everybody has it, right? WRONG.
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From:[info]sterling_sky
Date:September 16th, 2008 02:23 am (UTC)
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I hope it all works out for you and you can get the care you need through the six month program or some other means...

It seems so bizarre to not be able to get a medical procedure you need done because of money... I guess it's just because I grew up with the concept, but it breaks my heart.
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From:[info]bast2
Date:September 16th, 2008 02:51 am (UTC)
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You have socialized medicine in Canada, right?
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From:[info]sterling_sky
Date:September 16th, 2008 09:44 pm (UTC)
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Yes'm. I'm something of a fan. ;)
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From:[info]ankahi_talaash
Date:September 16th, 2008 09:26 am (UTC)
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best wishes to you, always,

best/
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From:[info]daf9
Date:September 16th, 2008 02:38 pm (UTC)
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That sucks bast! I hope you get your CT scan soon.

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