History suggests that major social policy unfolds on a continuum. The Social Security Act of 1935 disappointed liberal New Dealers because what was called “old-age insurance” covered only about half the adult population. It excluded farmhands, domestics, employees of small businesses, and most blacks. That was because FDR needed the votes of Southern Democrats, the […]
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What I love about reading Diabetes Mine (she’s another Omnipod Pump user) is that pretty much anything that’s happened to her while using the pump also, eventually, happens to me. She’s got an incredible resource of t1 diabetes information that has really helped me get a handle on my illness and the most up to
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I’m all for healthy debate, but please, folks, read the facts before you go debating. Otherwise it’s not debate, it’s “OMG MY DEEP SEATED FEARS VOMITED IN PUBLIC AND CRAZY KNEE JERK REACTIONS TO DEEP SEATED PERSONAL ANXIETIES AND OMG DEATH PANELS” and that’s just… not helpful. Facts about healthcare reform here.
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I’ve put on six pounds since J. and I moved in together, largely due to the lack of gym across the street (I got used to the convenience of the gym at The Greene), and our shared love of good food. And, OK, some of this is also weight I put on *because* of the
Here are some tips on how to get an insurance claim expedited by your health insurance provider. I deal with UHC. Your mileage may vary: 1)Be sure all of your paperwork is in order. Before you start fighting, be sure the company has all the proper forms on file. There’s nothing you can do if
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Just got a call from UHC at 7:10 tonight. They’ve called my provider and had them release my shipment. Omnipods are shipping tomorrow. Right on time. See, all you have to do is spend 6 hours over the phone for two days, talk to 8 people, and threaten to file a complaint with the attorney
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I intend to write up a whole post about how to push at your insurance company. Another two or three hours total on the phone today, with three different people. Got to the Rapid Resolution Specialist’s supervisor, who contacted *her* supervisor, who got my claim to a claims manager (I know have a claim number)
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If you do not suffer from a life-ending condition and have never had to deal with health insurance companies, medical providers, pharmacies, drug companies, employer HR administators, and the like – all at once – count yourself among the bless’d. It only took five phone calls with three different companies over two and a half
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United Healthcare Member Inquiry/AppealsPO Box 30432 Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0432 Dear Member Inquiry Representative; I am writing to request a formal of review of the decision made by United Healthcare to deny my health service claim of 10/01/08 for a service already formally approved. Please see the enclosed EOBs. My service provider, Degc Enterprises,
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Tis the season for giving healthcare. This country could be so much better.
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