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You need to contact your insurance company because..

Posted By: MT/INSURANCE BILLING PERSON on 2006-06-28
In Reply to: how to file a health insurance complaint - any hints? - MDmt

Your provider (oncologist) has a signed contract with your health insurance company and they have to abide by that contract which specifically states that the patient is only to be responsible for copays and/or deductible amount and anything this is not covered the provider as to write off etc. If you have proof of your office visits along with the date that these co-pays were made, then your insurance company could provide you with a good go-between on your behalf. They are representing you as the consumer. Keep us posted.


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Fight with the insurance company.

Why would they deny it?  Unless it's an unauthorized procedure via HMO.  Bleah.  I'd also talk with your daughter to see if she has concerns.  Be patient, though.  She'll talk to you if she knows you'll talk with her instead of yelling at her.


I'm fighting a bill for several thousand dollars that has been denied three times now in the past 18 months.  However, I legitimately had dual insurance coverage at the time, so I shouldn't have had to pay anything out of pocket.


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From the ones i have worked for, i had to pay for my own insurance at higher rates than had i taken out my own individual insurance policy. it isn't like it used to be where companies paid all your insurance coverage premium. now it is a huge chunk for us.
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You're entitled to the cost of repairs to your vehicle, payment of ALL medical bills and out-of-pocket expenses like gasoline for trips to doctor, pain relievers, and lost wages since you've taken time off work due to pain and doctor's appointments. Do not agree to settle until you are certain that you are back to 100%. Gather up all receipts, bills and wage stubs to send copies as demand for payment.
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about it, sent instant message. it was report that always goes under STAT and I think had to let someone read over some blanks. He contacted me that night and we talked about it and I got it ok but then I had follow up wrist slapping the next workday from the higher up than him. What I was wanting to know does this go on with others, first 1 boss, then another boss- felt like tattling in grammer school with this.
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Vacation coverage, etc.  I have done this and actually acquired an account from someone who was retiring.  One thing I can recommend besides *pounding the pavement* is just get yourself out there by maybe joining your local Women in Business or Chamber of Commerce or something in your area.  Or any hospital functions, fundraisers, fairs, etc.  You don't have to go with your whole resume or brochures in hand.  Just get yourself out there with an open mind and you never know what might happen. 


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Contact Mr. Cummins......
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