|
| Posted By |
Message |
Leb
LIF Adult
Member since 12/09 4166 total posts
Name:
|
Dr. B updated news
Not sure how this effects everyone else but for me it is a semi-good thing considering he is dropping all insurances.
So I just left his office and spoke with him directly, I get confused by all of this insurance stuff so this is what I was able to take in.
20 years ago he made his contracts with the insurance companies. Now there is so much paper work per person per procedure that his office is too tied up to function properly. He doesn't want to hire more staff or another Dr. so he made the decision to drop all insurances. He is upset about this and doesn't want to lose paitents but he is basically forced to do this to maintain quality care.
He is severing all insurances June 28th 2011, however if you have an out of network plan you can still see him.
For me with Empire BCBS Direct HMO because I am currently "in procedure" with him (IUI's) I can remain with him until Sept 29th 2011, as long as the codes don't change, now I don't have IVF coverage anyway so nothing would change for me, injectible IUI's would be the same code as a regular one.
HGe has an office manager working with him on these issues and I actually was called into her office to discuss, she is SO nice.
So not sure who can take what from my information, but I would suggest checking in with him because it may be different for everyone. HTH a bit.
|
Posted 6/1/11 5:23 PM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
keepingsecrets
ridiculously blessed!!
Member since 7/09 1912 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Dr. B updated news
Posted by Leb
Not sure how this effects everyone else but for me it is a semi-good thing considering he is dropping all insurances.
So I just left his office and spoke with him directly, I get confused by all of this insurance stuff so this is what I was able to take in.
20 years ago he made his contracts with the insurance companies. Now there is so much paper work per person per procedure that his office is too tied up to function properly. He doesn't want to hire more staff or another Dr. so he made the decision to drop all insurances. He is upset about this and doesn't want to lose paitents but he is basically forced to do this to maintain quality care.
He is severing all insurances June 28th 2011, however if you have an out of network plan you can still see him.
For me with Empire BCBS Direct HMO because I am currently "in procedure" with him (IUI's) I can remain with him until Sept 29th 2011, as long as the codes don't change, now I don't have IVF coverage anyway so nothing would change for me, injectible IUI's would be the same code as a regular one.
HGe has an office manager working with him on these issues and I actually was called into her office to discuss, she is SO nice.
So not sure who can take what from my information, but I would suggest checking in with him because it may be different for everyone. HTH a bit.
this is how i understood it too when i talked to him. i think he wants to do whatever he can (within reason) to keep his patients. glad it works out for you!!
|
| Posted 6/1/11 5:30 PM |
| |
|
cateyemm
Twins!
Member since 7/10 8027 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Dr. B updated news
Thanks for sharing. I got good news today too
|
| Posted 6/1/11 5:45 PM |
| |
|
MCD0524
LIF Adult
Member since 4/10 1199 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Dr. B updated news
That is great news! I am glad it takes some of the stress away! He explained it to me this morning too and I could tell he felt like sh** about it. I don't think he new how many ppl don't have out of network or how many people who truly be hysterical over it. He said its been really hard and I truly believe him. Go get that BFP 
|
| Posted 6/1/11 8:37 PM |
| |
|
Leb
LIF Adult
Member since 12/09 4166 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Dr. B updated news
Posted by MCD0524
That is great news! I am glad it takes some of the stress away! He explained it to me this morning too and I could tell he felt like sh** about it. I don't think he new how many ppl don't have out of network or how many people who truly be hysterical over it. He said its been really hard and I truly believe him. Go get that BFP
Haha thanks, I could tell he kind of felt bad too. He is really so nice and we all know insurance companies are pretty messed up and confusing.
I am hoping I get a BFP with him soon, I don't want to switch. It's funny bc in the office they are like well hopefully this is the one, and be positive! And I am like yes okay, but what IF can I please see you through September!
|
| Posted 6/1/11 9:25 PM |
| |
|
Potentially Related Topics:
Currently 835858 users on the LIFamilies.com Chat
|
