Mucho red tape in getting health care

[odile53]

I was injured at work the other day by a patient who suddenly became violent. Two other people were injured at the same time.

Since Wednesday, when I was seen in the emergency room, I’ve been unsuccessful in getting follow-up care. Most physicians will no longer take workers’ compensation cases in my neck of the woods. That leaves the occupational health centers. I wish I felt more trusting that they would have an injured person’s care at heart, rather than their websites’ stated aim of “getting people back to work fast.”

For what it’s worth, I do have medical insurance, paid only in part by my employer (I pay 40 % of the premium, or about $325 a month for coverage.) However, I can’t use my own insurance to see my own doctor, because (for whatever obscure reason) it would be “insurance fraud” if an open compensation case exists. The idea is that compensation is supposed to pay the doctor.

So I called the occupational health center, who informed me that the employer has to call for verification. The problem is that the employer will not call, citing the HIPPA laws.

Apparently, on Monday, my employer will have a claim number so that I can call the occ. health center and get seen.

If this sort of “health care” is what is in store for us under Obamacare, I think I’ll move to Canada!

Thanks for listening to the rant.

 

[AllSeasons]

If this sort of “health care” is what is in store for us under Obamacare, I think I’ll move to Canada!

As far as I know, I think Canadians like their healthcare. Based on anecdotal evidence, they are accustomed to having universal healthcare, and don’t mind waiting for procedures. That said, I believe they do pay a premium as part of their income tax. It’s also very interesting that they think that universal healthcare should be the norm in the US, as well.

 

[lifeisbeautiful]

As far as I know, I think Canadians like their healthcare. Based on anecdotal evidence, they are accustomed to having universal healthcare, and don’t mind waiting for procedures. That said, I believe they do pay a premium as part of their income tax. It’s also very interesting that they think that universal healthcare should be the norm in the US, as well.

I guess it depends on which Canadian you speak to, and what they had to wait for.

 

[TheRealJuliane]

I was injured at work the other day by a patient who suddenly became violent. Two other people were injured at the same time.

Since Wednesday, when I was seen in the emergency room, I’ve been unsuccessful in getting follow-up care. Most physicians will no longer take workers’ compensation cases in my neck of the woods. That leaves the occupational health centers. I wish I felt more trusting that they would have an injured person’s care at heart, rather than their websites’ stated aim of “getting people back to work fast.”

For what it’s worth, I do have medical insurance, paid only in part by my employer (I pay 40 % of the premium, or about $325 a month for coverage.) However, I can’t use my own insurance to see my own doctor, because (for whatever obscure reason) it would be “insurance fraud” if an open compensation case exists. The idea is that compensation is supposed to pay the doctor.

So I called the occupational health center, who informed me that the employer has to call for verification. The problem is that the employer will not call, citing the HIPPA laws.

Apparently, on Monday, my employer will have a claim number so that I can call the occ. health center and get seen.

If this sort of “health care” is what is in store for us under Obamacare, I think I’ll move to Canada!

Thanks for listening to the rant.

It has every appearance of being much worse, Odile. I’m sorry you are having problems getting treated. In your case, you can’t even pay in cash because proper records need to be kept on your worker’s comp. case.

Canada is no good, though.

 

[Mickey_Finn]

I was injured at work the other day by a patient who suddenly became violent. Two other people were injured at the same time.

Since Wednesday, when I was seen in the emergency room, I’ve been unsuccessful in getting follow-up care. Most physicians will no longer take workers’ compensation cases in my neck of the woods. That leaves the occupational health centers. I wish I felt more trusting that they would have an injured person’s care at heart, rather than their websites’ stated aim of “getting people back to work fast.”

For what it’s worth, I do have medical insurance, paid only in part by my employer (I pay 40 % of the premium, or about $325 a month for coverage.) However, I can’t use my own insurance to see my own doctor, because (for whatever obscure reason) it would be “insurance fraud” if an open compensation case exists. The idea is that compensation is supposed to pay the doctor.

So I called the occupational health center, who informed me that the employer has to call for verification. The problem is that the employer will not call, citing the HIPPA laws.

Apparently, on Monday, my employer will have a claim number so that I can call the occ. health center and get seen.

If this sort of “health care” is what is in store for us under Obamacare, I think I’ll move to Canada!

Thanks for listening to the rant.

No it’s just workers comp operating for the benefit of the employer.