Today I go with my Momma to her kidney specialist. This will be her 3rd attempt to see the doctor. The first TWO appointments were cancelled. I could understand once, but was surprised when it happened again. Dharma couldn’t believe it either!
But what’s that got to do with the cost of insurance?
Directly before her appointment to see the doctor, she’s scheduled for bloodwork. Not only is that charged to her Medicare and to her gap insurance, but she still has to pay some out-of-pocket. Then she gets a call from the doctor’s office cancelling her appointment. Then she’s rescheduled.
Before appointment #2, there’s another trip to Schneck Medical for bloodwork that’s again billed to Medicare and her gap insurance. She again pays some out-of-pocket. Then she gets a call from the doctor’s office cancelling her appointment. Then she’s rescheduled.
This is a perfect example of why insurance premiums are crazy expensive.
By now my Momma’s had enough. Not only is it a wasted cost for Medicare and her additional insurance provider — but she’s tired of paying money and getting stuck for nothing.
We’re going today without bloodwork #3 done. Mom’s plan is to tell them they can use the results from one of the previous tests because she’s not going to keep repeating the process. I don’t blame her!
Now you know: In July 2002, Keiko, the orca from Free Willy, was released into the wild after 23 years in captivity. He soon appeared at a Norwegian fjord, hoping for human contact. He even let children ride on his back. ❤️