Obamacare just stuck me with a $1500 bill to pay for a blood test

[Blackrook]

Obamacare has changed the rules, but they don't tell you that when you buy it.

When I was on COBRA, there was a grace period of 30 days to pay your premium. Quite often I was late, because the insurance would still cover me during the grace period.

Now I know that under Obamacare, there is still a 30 day grace period, but any medical expenses you incur are NOT covered during the grace period.

I went to a doctor three days after the grace period started, and now I have to pay for my doctor's visit and blood test.

And obviously, it is totally ridiculous to charge me $1500 for a blood test.

Obama is the biggest dick of all time.

 

[eagle1462010]

You have to get hit by a Buick before it starts paying..................

 

[JakeStarkey]

Even you know that you should make sure you would be covered.

The $1,500 is too high. Ask for the bill and all of the charges itemized. Negotiate.

And in the future, read.

 

[1stRambo]

Obamacare has changed the rules, but they don't tell you that when you buy it.

When I was on COBRA, there was a grace period of 30 days to pay your premium. Quite often I was late, because the insurance would still cover me during the grace period.

Now I know that under Obamacare, there is still a 30 day grace period, but any medical expenses you incur are NOT covered during the grace period.

I went to a doctor three days after the grace period started, and now I have to pay for my doctor's visit and blood test.

And obviously, it is totally ridiculous to charge me $1500 for a blood test.

Obama is the biggest dick of all time.

Yo, don`t feel bad, the Mini Socialist out in La-La Land hate it to, but won`t say it, because they are suck-ups!!!

"GTP"

 

[Luddly Neddite]

This has nothing at all to do with ObamaCare.

 

[Blackrook]

This has nothing at all to do with ObamaCare.

Really? Why don't you prove it?

 

[Blackrook]

Any way, I bought Obamacare through the Nevada exchange, I also got dental and optician, and life insurance.

I was very happy with my coverage and the premium right up to the time they refused to pay for my blood test.

Now, I know that Obamacare is always going to be the first bill I have to pay, because even one day late can result in financial catastrophe.

I'm lucky it was only a blood test. What if I was involved in a serious car crash, which put me in a coma. Obamacare would not pay because I was THREE FUCKING DAYS late on payment. I'd be financially ruined.

Hell, even the IRS has more mercy than that.

 

[Mad Scientist]

1500 dollars isn't much compared to the alternative: DEATH!

Without ObamaCare you'd be dead. Guaranteed!

 

[Sun Devil 92]

1500 dollars isn't much compared to the alternative: DEATH!

Without ObamaCare you'd be dead. Guaranteed!

This from the crowd that said it would save 2500 per year ?

That's a 4K swing.

You don't see what's wrong with that .....I know.

 

[Vigilante]

1500 dollars isn't much compared to the alternative: DEATH!

Without ObamaCare you'd be dead. Guaranteed!

This from the crowd that said it would save 2500 per year ?

That's a 4K swing.

You don't see what's wrong with that .....I know.

 

[LoneLaugher]

Which private insurance company did you buy your policy from, Blackrook?

 

[Luddly Neddite]

This has nothing at all to do with ObamaCare.

Any way, I bought Obamacare through the Nevada exchange, I also got dental and optician, and life insurance.

I was very happy with my coverage and the premium right up to the time they refused to pay for my blood test.

Now, I know that Obamacare is always going to be the first bill I have to pay, because even one day late can result in financial catastrophe.

I'm lucky it was only a blood test. What if I was involved in a serious car crash, which put me in a coma. Obamacare would not pay because I was THREE FUCKING DAYS late on payment. I'd be financially ruined.

Hell, even the IRS has more mercy than that.

"...I bought Obamacare ..."

No Blackrook You did not "buy ObamaCare" nor does ObamaCare charge you late fees or refuse to cover care.

For the gazillionth time, ObamaCare is not a product you can buy.

 

[SmarterThanTheAverageBear]

Obamacare has changed the rules, but they don't tell you that when you buy it.

When I was on COBRA, there was a grace period of 30 days to pay your premium. Quite often I was late, because the insurance would still cover me during the grace period.

Now I know that under Obamacare, there is still a 30 day grace period, but any medical expenses you incur are NOT covered during the grace period.

I went to a doctor three days after the grace period started, and now I have to pay for my doctor's visit and blood test.

And obviously, it is totally ridiculous to charge me $1500 for a blood test.

Obama is the biggest dick of all time.

The grace period is for unforseen events, not for you to say "fuck it" and not pay your premium on time.

my auto insurance has a 10 day grace period, in 28 years of driving, I've never been one day late in paying my premiums.

 

[SmarterThanTheAverageBear]

Plenty of things wrong with the ACA that you don't have to make shit up, or blame it for things that it isn't responsible for.

 

[Blackrook]

Which private insurance company did you buy your policy from, Blackrook?

Blue Cross/Blue Shield. So you can't say it was a different health insurance company. The government decides who is covered and who isn't. The insurance companies are like puppets with Obama pulling the strings.

 

[LoneLaugher]

Which private insurance company did you buy your policy from, Blackrook?

Blue Cross/Blue Shield. So you can't say it was a different health insurance company. The government decides who is covered and who isn't. The insurance companies are like puppets with Obama pulling the strings.

Your gripe is with BC/BS, dummy.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Which private insurance company did you buy your policy from, Blackrook?

Blue Cross/Blue Shield. So you can't say it was a different health insurance company. The government decides who is covered and who isn't. The insurance companies are like puppets with Obama pulling the strings.

You really need to educate yourself.

 

[Maryland Patriot]

Which private insurance company did you buy your policy from, Blackrook?

Blue Cross/Blue Shield. So you can't say it was a different health insurance company. The government decides who is covered and who isn't. The insurance companies are like puppets with Obama pulling the strings.

I hate to say it because I find nothing more offensive than obamacare however.
I had BC/BS for years and finally dropped them because of the constant refusals to pay for whatever reason they could find, refusals of tests etc... If a nurse coded something wrong they would deny payment.
BC/BS is known for this, and has been long before obamacare destroyed the industry.
As much as it pains me, I don't think obamacare or the regulations in obamacare can be blamed on this one. BC/BS is just doing business in the same manner they have for many years.
I switched over to Untied Health a few years back, have the same coverage as BC/BS, close to the same premium but have never had anything denied.

 

[koshergrl]

1500 dollars isn't much compared to the alternative: DEATH!

Without ObamaCare you'd be dead. Guaranteed!

It was a blood test. I know they're wonderful, but I'm not aware that blood tests are in and of themselves life savers.

 

[Maryland Patriot]

1500 dollars isn't much compared to the alternative: DEATH!

Without ObamaCare you'd be dead. Guaranteed!

It was a blood test. I know they're wonderful, but I'm not aware that blood tests are in and of themselves life savers.

Thing I have to think is that since obamacare is basically a new scam, and if he would be dead without it, how did he manage to live long enough to have it now. You would think he would already have been dead without the chosen ones glorious health redistribution plan.