Lifeline Medical Screenings - Page 2

x Hedge · ‎08-18-2016

Now anyone doing a search for Lifeline threads in the future will get yours too.

Carolm · ‎09-05-2013

My doctor used to suggest that I go for screening by Lifeline every few years. I have been lucky enough to have excellent insurance throughout my life and my insurance would not cover some of the tests. I believe she suggested I have the aneurysm test and the carotid artery test. In any case my doctor thought it was worth doing and I always respected her opinion. The last time I went, I was able to have the test performed at the local immediate care center, and I still hd to pay myself -- around $80.00 I believe -- the same charge as Lifeline.

In my opinion Lifeline testing is worthwhile and with the cost of medical testing, $139 is a bargain.

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

Sorry, but I just dont trust them!!

HerRoyaLioness · ‎03-13-2010

@BunSnoop - I have went a couple times and everything went well.

However my sister went and they discovered she had an AAA, abdominal aortic aneurysm. She has since had surgery and is still alive and doing well! Probably a life saver in her case.

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

Personally , I would prefer to go to one place and have these totally non invasive screenings done all at once for a relatively small fee over having to go to 5 different appointments to have them done in medical facilities.By the time I paid for all the copays it would no doubt cost me more than the lifeline ones. I don't see any reason to distrust the result.

I was wondering if they do an actual 12 lead EKG or if they just put you on a monitor and run a short strip?

BirkiLady · ‎02-22-2015

@151949Of course, all tests can be done in a hospital or clinic setting if that's what suits the patient. Often, a patient will have a preference for a specific specialist and/or place. With Medicard and good secondary policy, many patients (me included) have never paid (and never will pay) a co-pay (or additional expenses) for anything. I'm able to select any place and/or specialists available. You get what you pay for when it comes to insurance or anything else. It's all tax deductible; why not have the best medical care available? Don't understand anyone willing to settle for less to save money.

Money screams; wealth whispers.

Laura14 · ‎06-09-2014

As far as the insurance question, make sure you are not subject to a deductible which most of us are. I have insurance but it covered nothing when I broke a wrist because I didn't reach $6000 out of my own pocket. It did pay for the $8 in pain pills I got and never took. Very few items are covered nowadays without the deductible being paid first.

I've thought about this as I've gotten older and basically have no insurance thanks to current deductibles and I might just give it a look. Thank you for the reminder that there are other options out there for preventative healthcare at a reasonable cost.