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01-11-2012, 10:01 AM
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You have a good question. How do elderly people handle this kind of thing? Sorry that you had to deal with all of this. I know that it fustrating to say the least!!!
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01-11-2012, 05:46 PM
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I question how older people, me included, get assistance with anything. It's sad and embarrassing for me. I feel talked down to and can't divorce them!
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01-11-2012, 07:19 PM
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I remember a few years ago when I handled all of Mike's mom and dad's AND my mom and dads doctor appointments and medicines. When you get to a certain age, it's just impossible to keep it all handled and straight without someone younger to help you. I always had to let the provider speak to my parent so they could give permission to talk to me, which is SO stupid because they could have been anybody!
We use Caremark, Gayle. We've had worse, lol!
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01-11-2012, 07:41 PM
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Insurance is good when it works. I feel for you. I know with us getting older too.
I do not see how the older generation does it either. Not looking forward to getting old. lol
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01-12-2012, 10:08 AM
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That would be so frustrating!
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01-12-2012, 10:14 AM
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I've been through the same thing Gayle. It sucks. I would be making calls for Mom and they would have to speak with Mom first to give permission for me to speak on her behalf. She didn't understand half of what they would tell her and then it was hard for her to speak after the stroke.
I think it will be so hard for me to understand it for myself and I'm not looking forward to it.
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01-13-2012, 02:52 PM
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I think they make it so difficult so that people will give up, and they don't haver to pay!
I've been trying to get reimbursed for my dental work since July. I have mailed, faxed, faxed again, and each time I call them to check they need something else. I now know 3 representatives names and fax numbers, and I faxed 3 pages over to "Mara" today. She was supposed to call me to tell me if she received it. She didn't, but "Karen" checked and told me the fax did come through. I will get that money if I have to drive over to their office and do the work myself!!! They sent me something that needed to be filled in by the dentist last time. They already have all of this info, but it had to be on this particular form. I filled it in myself, signed the dentist's name, and faxed it over. If an insurance company needed to speak to another person, I would have no problem changing my voice and telling them I was that person. The way they operate is just a disgrace, so I figure, screw them! I'm going on Medicare in March, AND my prescription plan is changing to another company. Kill me now!!! I brought the prescription plan's letter to my pharmacy to tell me what they are talking about. I have to go back in and find out what they want now. I really think they prefer seniors dying than paying for their medical needs!!!
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