Posted on 11/30/2012 11:33:19 AM PST by Starman417
bfl
markbook
lol
That is just insane
bfl
Don’t believe the crap people are posting in this and other threads. Treatment for the “new” condition will be covered, but at another appointment. If the situation is urgent the new appointment might immediately follow the first appointment (like 1:00 PM => 1:30 PM), or you could even be referred directly to the hospital where it will be covered or to a specialist. I hate Obamacare as much as anybody especially since I am 55+ but people are posting ungrounded opinions, or, at worst, lies.
OK...here’s my recent example....16 years ago I had a colonoscopy....had 2 polyps....have had 2 colonoscopy’s since...no polyps....scheduled another colonoscopy for this week (6 years since the last one)....in the pre-prep insurance work, they told us....BECAUSE you had previously had polyps 16 years ago....it will NOT be considered PREVENTIVE....and therefore you will be charged the NORMAL type of charges...my husband had his “preventive” colonscopy a couple years ago (never had polyps)...and he paid NOTHING....if you think Obamacare is going to be BETTER than what we have now...you are living in lala land...
And, furthermore, I believe those over the age of 70 probably will be told they are not eligible for colonoscopy (or other services)...because the money won’t be there....
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