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[esmerelda]

On 4/22/2014 tansy said:

On 4/22/2014 esmerelda said:

tansy...not clear which route you took...hckynut's or hh's?

ETA...whichever it is, you don't pay anything for it?

HH's route. The Medicare amount goes to the AARP Advantage plan--no extra money from us.

So you're paying AARP. That's "extra money" you weren't paying before, no?

[tansy]

On 4/22/2014 esmerelda said:

On 4/22/2014 tansy said:

On 4/22/2014 esmerelda said:

tansy...not clear which route you took...hckynut's or hh's?

ETA...whichever it is, you don't pay anything for it?

HH's route. The Medicare amount goes to the AARP Advantage plan--no extra money from us.

So you're paying AARP. That's "extra money" you weren't paying before, no?

I know you don't like to divulge any private info but I'm not answering unless you say whether you are on Medicare or not. Your question about extra money is nonsensical.

[september]

On 4/22/2014 biancardi said:

it is always "too many visits" or "this is unnecessary" when it is an "inconvenience" but then when something drastic happens, the patient or loved one of the patient will berate the doctor and ask them why didn't they catch this sooner...

my health comes first and if I have questions about the procedures, I ask. If I don't want something done, I want the doctor to explain it to me why it is necessary, so I know all of the risks. I don't quibble over co-pays or how many appointments I have to make - and I do work outside of the home, so it is not always easy for me to schedule these things. But I make the time, as my health comes first. I see 5 different doctors, due to specialists, and at one time, I saw all of them during the same time period. They all talk to one another, so they didn't cause duplicate tests, etc. I had a lot of health problems, still do, and that is the price I have to pay to ensure that I stay on track and healthy - and it is a small price to pay for that.

The ACA didn't cause these things to change.

Yes, I think the underlined statement is true for all of us. And for those of us who have seen our premiums skyrocket, and are now getting less for more $$$, it is our money, and we have every right to voice our objections.

I work too, and I do object to having to spend more of my time, and more of my $$$ on what I used to get for less money, and less time.

[biancardi]

and I object to the fact that health care was only for the few who could afford it. Now, everyone affords it and if people make more money, they don't get the breaks that the poor get.

Personally, I would rather pay more than get the subsidies because that would mean I would be poor.

[VanSleepy]

I cannot remember the last time I had to undress for a physical. Maybe lift up my top and unbutton and unzip my jeans. The last time I was there, after listening to my lungs and hearing a couple of my complaints, she wanted to do some breathing test, but I had to come back another day for that since this visit was a "physical" and my insurance wouldn't pay for it that day. They paid for it "tomorrow". So much makes no sense.

[esmerelda]

On 4/22/2014 tansy said:

On 4/22/2014 esmerelda said:

On 4/22/2014 tansy said:

On 4/22/2014 esmerelda said:

tansy...not clear which route you took...hckynut's or hh's?

ETA...whichever it is, you don't pay anything for it?

HH's route. The Medicare amount goes to the AARP Advantage plan--no extra money from us.

So you're paying AARP. That's "extra money" you weren't paying before, no?

I know you don't like to divulge any private info but I'm not answering unless you say whether you are on Medicare or not. Your question about extra money is nonsensical.

I'm only mildly curious, not enough to "divulge any private info." LOL! I only wanted clarification since you said you weren't paying anything and as I understand it the AARP plan isn't free.

[shoekitty]

On 4/21/2014 september said:

I never said I didn't have a co-pay! $20 at this visit..used to be nothing, due to my very good, and expensive medical plan. Still not sure what I'll have to spend out of pocket on the mammo and bloodwork. Then I'll likely have to pay another co-pay when I go back for the actual exam, unclothed.

I think, in the end, this is going to cost me more than in the past, when one appointment was all it took.

If you have the new insurance, you shouldn't have to pay na co pay or anything for a mammogram and wellness visit, and nothing for the blood work connected to the wellness (physical). You get this once a year.

[shoekitty]

On 4/21/2014 september said:

Yes, I did have one, last week, just as you described, with a new physician.

She ordered blood work, a mammogram, and we'll meet again after she gets those results. Then, the actual physical exam will take place. I think this is what the docs are required to do, now. Lots of new changes taking place in the medical field, due to O Care.

september,I have done this for the last 5 or 6yrs, and truthfully it is so much better. That is because the Doctor will have all your bloodwork, mammo and such BEORE you meet for physical. That way you can discuss results. In the olden days (when health care was pretty wasteful) they would get you in for more visits, so they could bill for office visit. I would go for physical, then get tests, then go back for results. I remember in the 1960's and 1970's they put me in the hospital for a couple days just to have tests! Most Doctors don't like to discuss test results over the phone anyway. First they don't get paid, second it is easier to discuss results eye to eye.

[lovescats]

Celeste

I just wondered if they called with your test results because I think now that is when they counsel you if they need to. Hope everything was good.