RE: My HMO really sucks now!

2005-12-30 Thread Ken Ketsdever
Well you're not going to know what to do with an arm that actually works. Confidentiality Notice: This message including any attachments is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distributi

Re: My HMO really sucks now!

2005-12-30 Thread William Bowen
Congratulations! On 12/30/05, Jacob Kisner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well.. after callling, and calling, and calling and complaining.. finally > approved the treatment needed. I get the device today. > > Finally, after 3 1/2 months of living with a fractured arm, I am getting the > treatmend

Re: My HMO really sucks now!

2005-12-30 Thread Dana
woo hoo. WHat a shame that you had to raise a stink before they would do the right thing, but this is often the way of the world. I am really glad it worked out! On 12/30/05, Jacob Kisner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Well.. after callling, and calling, and calling and complaining.. finally > app

Re: My HMO really sucks now!

2005-12-30 Thread Jacob Kisner
Well.. after callling, and calling, and calling and complaining.. finally approved the treatment needed. I get the device today. Finally, after 3 1/2 months of living with a fractured arm, I am getting the treatmend I need. Happy New Year everyone! On 12/29/05, Dana <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >

Re: My HMO really sucks now!

2005-12-29 Thread Dana
if you aren't looking for money the lawyers won't be interested. My sympathy on the vicodin. Hate taking the stuff myself but then they don't give it to you unless the alternative is worse. On 12/29/05, Jacob Kisner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I do not see this begin a case at all. Not lookin

Re: My HMO really sucks now!

2005-12-29 Thread Jacob Kisner
I do not see this begin a case at all. Not looking for money, just my arm fixed. I could get a lawyer to write a letter to the insurance company, but that will cost probably a couple hundred dollars. And, it will find its way to the circular filing system at the insurance office. On 12/28/05,

Re: My HMO really sucks now!

2005-12-29 Thread Jacob Kisner
I have to wait 6 months for the treatment. According to the orthopedic, everybody else is 3 months. But my medical group is 6 months. HealthNet's criteria is 3 months, but the medical group in which HealthNet contracts to is 6 months. Going to get an second opinion, since I am legally entited t

Re: My HMO really sucks now!

2005-12-28 Thread Dana
a lot of lawyers work on contingency fees. However, this means they won't take the case unles they think they can win big-time. ANd of course you would be increasing the level of litigation in the world. There should be some sort of appeals process. Otherwise, you might want to see if the provider

Re: My HMO really sucks now!

2005-12-28 Thread Dana
what is their rationale for not treating a fracture??? On 12/28/05, Jacob Kisner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Well... after going to the orthopedic two weeks ago to start treatment for > my fractured arm, the insurance company said no to the treatment. I have > to > wait three more months befor

RE: My HMO really sucks now!

2005-12-28 Thread Ken Ketsdever
: My HMO really sucks now! I am so glad I live in a country where medical treatment is free on demand. Best wishes with the arm. Confidentiality Notice: This message including any attachments is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information

Re: My HMO really sucks now!

2005-12-28 Thread William Bowen
> Well... after going to the orthopedic two weeks ago to start treatment > for my fractured arm, the insurance company said no to the > treatment. I have to wait three more months before I can get the > treatment requested for my arm (6 months after i fractured it). can you "fall down," reinjurin

Re: My HMO really sucks now!

2005-12-28 Thread Wayne Putterill
I am so glad I live in a country where medical treatment is free on demand. Best wishes with the arm. On 12/28/05, Jacob Kisner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well... after going to the orthopedic two weeks ago to start treatment for > my fractured arm, the insurance company said no to the treatmen

My HMO really sucks now!

2005-12-28 Thread Jacob Kisner
Well... after going to the orthopedic two weeks ago to start treatment for my fractured arm, the insurance company said no to the treatment. I have to wait three more months before I can get the treatment requested for my arm (6 months after i fractured it). If i paid for it out of pocket, it wou