How long did it take?
(deactivated member)
on 10/28/08 8:16 am
on 10/28/08 8:16 am
My family doctor sent in a referral to Dr. B's office in July '06, and then again July '08 - saw him October 23rd.
I'm not entirely sure when she sent in a referral to Dr. S's office as she never mentioned anything to me. It had to have been after my July visit with her tho..
Hey Jaded,
Were you preapproved with Medicare the second time you sent the letter in? Just wondering if they are now onto "2006" as whenever I called the receptionist they simply said that were going to first finish the preapproved list then start working from any referrals from 2004 on.
Were you preapproved with Medicare the second time you sent the letter in? Just wondering if they are now onto "2006" as whenever I called the receptionist they simply said that were going to first finish the preapproved list then start working from any referrals from 2004 on.
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Angel to Charline (New Maryland) & Chrissy
Michelle Clark
Canadian Mom, Tupperware Manager and AVON Leader
Angel to Charline (New Maryland) & Chrissy (deactivated member)
on 10/28/08 11:18 am
on 10/28/08 11:18 am
I'm pretty sure I wasn't pre-approved from Medicare beforehand unless there's something my family doctor isn't telling me. At the time she was thinking I'd get a lapband and it wasn't covered by medicare unless I had 3 doctors sign off that it was needed for my health because of my co-morbidites..
I'm trying to get a hold of my family doctor for the last 2 weeks to no avail yet..
Casey_B
on 10/31/08 11:26 am - Fredericton, Canada
on 10/31/08 11:26 am - Fredericton, Canada
Oh boy, you have every right to be frustrated! And certainly don't feel bad for expressing it here! I would have that receptionist and dr hung by their toenails if it were me. I worried that my dr would take a while to send a referral and after about 3 weeks I worked up the nerve to call the office to see if it had been sent and lo and behold, it was sent the exact same day I saw him and we discussed the surgery. He is as anxious for me to have it done as I am. I had my appt in Bathurst a week later. Once it starts, it moves quickly! You have lots of good suggestions, especially the one about the flu shot! There is no excuse that they could have to delay it as long as this! They are mucking with your health! Good luck!!
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