Medicare problem
Apr. 28th, 2023 05:53 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
magentaThis is a warning about medicare and immunizations. Last month, my doctor told me I was overdue for a tetanus booster, or rather the TDaP, tetanus, diptherea and pertusis. I said, yes, i should get this, and shortly after, the nurse came in and administered it.
Recently, I got a bill for this shot. It turns out that it is not covered under Medicare part B, but part D, so my insurance would not cover it without my filing a separate form and waiting for reimbursement. I have one set of forms, and I am waiting on another. This took 2 phone calls, and may take more calls and work and forms. There is no way to tell in advance when this sort of thing will happen. And I have a Medicare supplement that is supposed to include everything.
I don't need this kind of s**t. I can afford to pay the $98 and wait for a check, but what if I couldn't? What if that made me late on my bills, or not able to get enough food? This is completely ridiculous - and why we need singe payer health care. Basic medical care should be completely covered, seamlessly, for everyone. This sort of c**p may also be why measles, whooping cough, and the like are coming back. Yes, some of it is the dreadful anti-vaxxers. But if I was close to the bone financially, I might skip this and other medical care I need.
Recently, I got a bill for this shot. It turns out that it is not covered under Medicare part B, but part D, so my insurance would not cover it without my filing a separate form and waiting for reimbursement. I have one set of forms, and I am waiting on another. This took 2 phone calls, and may take more calls and work and forms. There is no way to tell in advance when this sort of thing will happen. And I have a Medicare supplement that is supposed to include everything.
I don't need this kind of s**t. I can afford to pay the $98 and wait for a check, but what if I couldn't? What if that made me late on my bills, or not able to get enough food? This is completely ridiculous - and why we need singe payer health care. Basic medical care should be completely covered, seamlessly, for everyone. This sort of c**p may also be why measles, whooping cough, and the like are coming back. Yes, some of it is the dreadful anti-vaxxers. But if I was close to the bone financially, I might skip this and other medical care I need.
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Date: 2023-05-04 02:47 pm (UTC)I am at higher risk than the average person for tetanus, since I work with raw sheep fleece and pointy objects (combs), so I'll probably keep up with whatever is recommended for an interval.