Re: [QUAD-L] Insurance

2016-04-23 Thread greg
I asked my insurance rep, because of all my issues, from now on, can I just buy things and send in the bill. They said usually no, but if my chair is dead and I need battaries. I can do that instead of waiting. But not with getting a new chair, etc, because they get them so much cheaper with contra

Re: [QUAD-L] Insurance

2016-04-23 Thread wheelchair
Everyone, has a Boss. The insurance industry is no different. Turn your problem, into a project and ask to speak with a responsible supervisor. If they are not available, ask to speak to their supervisor and so on. You can also consult with your state's insurance dept or file a compliant

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2016-04-23 Thread Lori Michaelson
Hi Greg, It sounds like exactly what I am going through no matter if it is calling my doctor, my home health agency and I have not even gotten to ask my Permobil M300 service debt but I know I will need to. Under Medicare, they will only pay the company that you got the power chair from to make re

[QUAD-L] Insurance

2016-04-23 Thread greg
My insurance makes me use Preferred Medical. I use used to like Preferred, but now hate them. My doc sent a prescription 2 months ago to get a motor fix on my hospital bed, the head up motor broke. I've called a few times a week and get nothing but excuses. They have not even done the paper work to

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2016-02-20 Thread greg
I think we should join the rest of the free (1st) World and just have National Medicare. If you want different or extra, buy it.   People say they don't want the government involved in making medical decitions. I'd rather a government make the rules than a greedy insurance co. They get bonuses for

RE: [QUAD-L] Insurance question

2016-01-15 Thread Joan Anglin
To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Insurance question I have insurance through the Ky teachers retirement system. It leaves much to be desired. It converts to Medicare in two years when I turn 65. My question is can I be declared disabled and get Medicare now? I inquired about home

RE: [QUAD-L] Insurance question

2016-01-13 Thread nichole rohling
[mailto:lwillis82...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2016 8:59 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Insurance question I have insurance through the Ky teachers retirement system. It leaves much to be desired. It converts to Medicare in two years when I turn 65. My question is

RE: [QUAD-L] Insurance question

2016-01-12 Thread Gail Overton
...@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2016 8:28 PM To: Larry Willis; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Insurance question Larryyou should be able to do that...a quad is 100% disabled. I don't know how long it takes to get the medicare going, I think each state is a bit diff

Re: [QUAD-L] Insurance question

2016-01-12 Thread Danny Hearn
Larryyou should be able to do that...a quad is 100% disabled. I don't know how long it takes to get the medicare going, I think each state is a bit different...I would  inquire thru medicade/social security or disability lawer office...I'm not sure exactly who to call in KY> but try a comput

[QUAD-L] Insurance question

2016-01-12 Thread Larry Willis
I have insurance through the Ky teachers retirement system. It leaves much to be desired. It converts to Medicare in two years when I turn 65. My question is can I be declared disabled and get Medicare now? I inquired about home health making a daily visit to dress my wounds. The cost was $750 u

Re: [QUAD-L] Insurance

2013-08-14 Thread jume9999
You can here in California. Meredith - Original Message - From: lwillis...@yahoo.com To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2013 8:27:41 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Insurance As a retired teacher, I don't qualify for SS/Medicare. I have private insurance (Humana) th

[QUAD-L] Insurance

2013-08-14 Thread lwillis821
As a retired teacher, I don't qualify for SS/Medicare. I have private insurance (Humana) through my retirement plan. After deductible, copayment, etc. I still have a large bill. My question - can you get supplemental policies for private insurance like you can for Medicare? Thanks. Sent from my

Re: [QUAD-L] Insurance / Doctors

2006-10-06 Thread DeLiMiTeD4
mal or a child to qualify.Pt, two things I can't do!   john     In a message dated 10/5/2006 9:12:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 4:55 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.comSubj

RE: [QUAD-L] Insurance / Doctors

2006-10-05 Thread Greg
: [QUAD-L] Insurance / Doctors    What about looking for a different doctor, he doesn't seem to understand your needs.  Doctors should not need to see every time you need something, especially with just the basics of needing a wheelchair repaired.  Companies do take so long to get parts

Re: [QUAD-L] Insurance / Doctors

2006-10-05 Thread daanoo
  Dana.   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thu, 5 Oct 2006 4:25 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Insurance / Doctors I hate working with insurance companies and doctors. Again, my chair had a problem… I call the repair shop, they wont see me wit

Re: [QUAD-L] Insurance / Doctors

2006-10-05 Thread B. Kimberlin \(Quadius\)
"B. Kimberlin (Quadius)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It was about 1998, but I had to wait three weeks for my chair to get repaired and I ended up getting a DVT (blood clot).  Before anyone asks, I had a backup care, but it was a manual chair and I couldn't stand sitting in it for any length of time

FW: [QUAD-L] Insurance / Doctors

2006-10-05 Thread William Willis
What a crock of shi#!! It makes me want to scream..the bureaucracy, mediocrity, audacity, and idiocy of it all. You can bet there will be no delay when they want their money! From: "Greg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Subject: [QUAD-L] Insurance / Doctors Date: Thu, 5 Oct 200

[QUAD-L] Insurance / Doctors

2006-10-05 Thread Greg
I hate working with insurance companies and doctors. Again, my chair had a problem… I call the repair shop, they wont see me without a doc prescription, then an ok from the insurance company. My doc wont fax in a prescription until he sees me, yet he can’t get me in until next wed. So 6

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2006-06-27 Thread Aleo0813
I know from time to time there has been a lot of talk about health insurance coverage's. Just thought some of you might be interested in this "Surehealthplans.com " When my husband left his employment after 20+ yrs he was offered to keep our insurance via cobra at something like 840. per mth, we

Re: [QUAD-L] Insurance

2006-03-31 Thread Robert Brennan
Hey Lori, care to share the lottery numbers for April? Couldn't help noticing the date on your e-mail. Rob. lolLori Michaelson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:I need a MediCARE supplement too.  I had one for

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2006-03-29 Thread Aleo0813
listed below are a few web addresses that I was given about medigap insurance in the state of Georgia if anyone is interested.    Penny         SecureHorizonsfromPacifiCare.com     QuickHealthInsurance.Com     Medigap Insurance   a little info about the state of Georgia     AHIRC     www.disc

Re: [QUAD-L] Insurance

2006-03-29 Thread Dillon Ewa
st got a list of supplements for TX in case we move there.  It doesn't say but the figures MUST BE yearly.  gzus.   Lori C4/5 Complete Tucson, AZ AGE - 41   ---Original Message---  From: Paul Jacobson Date: 03/28/06 18:31:03 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L]

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2006-03-29 Thread Lori Michaelson
3 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Insurance   Hi List People!   I am considering PLAN F as a supplement to my already existing Medicare Parts A and B.   Does anyone  have any insight into this plan  or recommend other plans?   How about dental?   It's so confusing!   I'm 42, c5/6

[QUAD-L] Insurance

2006-03-28 Thread Paul Jacobson
Hi List People! I am considering PLAN F as a supplement to my already existing Medicare Parts A and B. Does anyone have any insight into this plan or recommend other plans? How about dental? It's so confusing! I'm 42, c5/6 complete, healthy, living in San Diego. Thank you s much!

Re: [QUAD-L] Insurance

2006-01-14 Thread Lori Michaelson
e in funds and so on.  George Orwell was a prophet!   Lori Michaelson Age - 41 C4/5 complete quad, 26 years post Tucson, AZ     ---Original Message---   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 01/14/06 11:41:34 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Insurance   In a messag

Re: [QUAD-L] Insurance

2006-01-14 Thread wheelchair
In a message dated 1/14/2006 11:34:02 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi everyone just a quick note in regards to the folks on this list that purschased there own insurance policies. I am looking into getting a supplment coverage plan to my medicare, i'd like to ke

[QUAD-L] Insurance

2006-01-14 Thread radnbadatpj
Hi everyone just a quick note in regards to the folks on this list that purschased there own insurance policies. I am looking into getting a supplment coverage plan to my medicare, i'd like to keep it around 375.00- 475.00 a month does that sound reasonable and if not could you tell me around what

[QUAD-L] Insurance admit tort wont help

2004-10-31 Thread Sherry
I have kept my person lobby and political experiences out of this roe.. I spend my days doing these political 'battles' as it is... BUT..today..I felt I should post this.. Bush has known..always has, that tort reform does nothing more than take way the rights of anyone less than the elite.  He