Just had an interesting phone call. Friend of mine works for an Eye Surgeon in NC. Got their first ObamaCare patient. Early 50’s with cataracts both eyes. Too young for Medicare but no matter, as of this year, the practice no longer accepts it. Eyesight 20/1200 but he managed to pass his Department of Motor Vehicles driving test. ObamaCare deemed his surgery “medically unnecessary” because he passed the DMV test.
They consider his cataract surgery elective i.e. he must pay for it in cash and it does not count towards out of pocket. IF he files the procedure under Obamacare, his deductible PER EYE is $11,000.
In order to get his surgery “deemed” medically necessary, he must figure out a way to retake his driving test and FAIL it on purpose i.e. the ophthalmic exam is not enough proof. Then according to the insurance guidelines, the DMV must submit the required government paperwork documenting the failed eye test, and approval for the surgery may take up to 90 days. Government bureaucracy at its absolute best.
That is a $22,000 incentive to purposely fail DMV testing.
Who knew the DMV would be involved with our healthcare.
This patient will be out driving. He can’t see and can’t afford the surgery. Motoring public beware. This will be happening everywhere.
Death panels with a DMV twist.
Insanity.
Just between you and your doctor... right