tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14595200.post116829105244919990..comments2023-09-13T06:18:33.808-05:00Comments on Neurotic In Ashburn: The joys of an HMOAshburnitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178625862969850097noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14595200.post-1168380940204001972007-01-09T17:15:00.000-05:002007-01-09T17:15:00.000-05:00you can blame the democrats for the shitty health ...you can blame the democrats for the shitty health care....just kidding!Carl Spacklerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12346189642978640571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14595200.post-1168318453810193932007-01-08T23:54:00.000-05:002007-01-08T23:54:00.000-05:00Well, it's just because I'm a health instructor (p...Well, it's just because I'm a health instructor (pe teacher too) but I'm not bothered listening/talking about 'girlie-girl' stuff.<BR/><BR/>Meanwhile, sorry about your situation. We all know you're tough enough to make it through though.<BR/><BR/>Keep the faith =) and good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14595200.post-1168310510052350212007-01-08T21:41:00.000-05:002007-01-08T21:41:00.000-05:00Oh thank God I've never had to go the HMO route. I...Oh thank God I've never had to go the HMO route. I'm lucky that with my PPO I never have to get a referral, my co-pay is only $15 and most doctors participate in my insurance plan. <BR/><BR/>Why can't we come up with a healthcare system that makes sense?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14595200.post-1168308055151664952007-01-08T21:00:00.000-05:002007-01-08T21:00:00.000-05:00I think that it also depends on the doctor. I have...I think that it also depends on the doctor. I have only had one time where the HMO wouldn't pay for a prescribed prescription and made me try a generic first. <BR/>My doctor is great, doesn't take shit from the HMC and they are REALLY generous with the samples. <BR/>I had to have a mammogram last year because I found a lump in my breast. Everything was taken care of and I didn't have to do Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14595200.post-1168304835349417462007-01-08T20:07:00.000-05:002007-01-08T20:07:00.000-05:00that's ridiculous, ash.that's ridiculous, ash.Carrie Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05798918478235074266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14595200.post-1168302694113371592007-01-08T19:31:00.000-05:002007-01-08T19:31:00.000-05:00Next time I go in for one of those lovely appointm...Next time I go in for one of those lovely appointments, I'll have a totally new gyno, but I think it's a woman. The male doctor I had was really professional and quick, as was the guy I saw last year who shares the same office. They have both left and this new lady is taking over.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16103812856035857566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14595200.post-1168299131412056022007-01-08T18:32:00.000-05:002007-01-08T18:32:00.000-05:00I've never signed up for an HMO for the same reaso...I've never signed up for an HMO for the same reasons you mentioned... well, not the girly-specific ones, but all the other stuff =:-)<BR/><BR/>I have a PPO... I pay way, way more out of pocket, but it (usually) does what I need it to do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14595200.post-1168297626350121592007-01-08T18:07:00.000-05:002007-01-08T18:07:00.000-05:00That sucks. Ugh. We're so lucky in Australia that ...That sucks. Ugh. We're so lucky in Australia that our health funds do not restrict our choice of doctors. I just don't get the American system at all.E :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17830078670635452552noreply@blogger.com