I will be back later on to check this. I need to step away and go blow off some steam. This isn't healthy and I need to cool down somehow.

I can't remember a time that I have been this angry in years. I don' t know why I am so angry about this and what has set me off but I need to calm down.

Check back later.

Sucks, hopefully easily solved. Shortly after my divorce was final I had the same kind of deal on a 150 dollar scrip for my ill girl. I paid out money I didn't have she had pnuemonia, and it turned out to be the clerk entering the wrong info. I thought I was going to kill someone. Good luck.

I understand...I'm upset about a letter I received today concerning my son's hospital bill. He was hurt at his school. I was told that the insurance at his school would pay whatever my son's insurance didn't pay. HA. It's been a complete joke and headache. First of all, my son's insurance refused to pay until they had more information concerning the accident. Since my son has insurance through my x, I never got notice of this...my x did...and he threw it away apparently. When I tried to straighten it out with the insurance company after getting calls from the hospital, etc. about the account, they told me that I couldn't have access to son's insurance information. I had to fax them a copy of the custody agreement that shows me with sole custody (don't know what I would have done if it showed joint because apparently I wouldn't have been allowed). Finally got that part straightened out, sent the remaining balance to the school. They denied the claim because it wasn't due to negligence on the schools part (another student landed on his hand and they thought it was broken). I could probably sue but I'm so sick of legal crap. Anyways, after that was denied, I called the hospital and they said they put a note on my account. I paid my portion of the hospital bill in mid January and since I don't have extra money right now, I was going to wait to pay the rest of it when my x reimburses me for his portion (next week is his deadline). Anyways, I get a threatening letter today telling me that while they appreciate the partial payment, the full payment is due or legal action will be taken. The due date was Jan. 30. I got the letter TODAY.

I have been actively trying to get this taken care of since the accident happened...I've been staying in contact with the hospital and everything concerning the account and they STILL send me a threatening letter? Total crap.

Heave, if you have Anthem (COVA-CARE) and went to CVS - this happens to us (my co-workers) all the time. We just got another bulletin on Friday about it. Dang it - forgot what you supposed to do if it happens though. I am not currently seeing a doctor about anything so I neglected to bring it home.

You're furious because you can't impact the situation immediately and because you went to expense and trouble to avoid this.
I don't blame you.

Best thing to do is not let it stress you.

I know easier said than done, but there is nothing you can do right now. So make sure you find your paper work that you got when you paid for it ready, and Monday morning you will have it fixed.

Feet up and relax and let the stress of the situation fade. Plus, its hockey night in Canada, think of it like your boat, cant be stressed when you think of hockey (er boats) :)

Insurance Company: "No"
You: "but you are supposed to pay"
Ins. Co: "no"
You: "but it says right here your are supposed to pay"
Ins Co: "We'll look into it"
You: "But you're messing up my credit"
Ins Co: "We looked into it - no"
You: "I am calling an attorney, the insurance commissioner, my senator, and I'm telling mom"
Ins Co: "we'll look into again, maybe there's something we can do"

This is the song that never ends. It goes on and on again....

Heave could it be because you feel powerless? I know when I snap its usually because I feel powerless over my own like. Also is it possible that now that you have switched to cobra your policy number and particulars have changed and you need a new card or something?
Breath....... This to shall pass.....

ooooops *own LIFE* I hate it when that happens!!! ;)

Really sorry, heave. I totally sympathize. You have been doing everything you should do--and at great expense--just to avoid a situation like this, and it happens anyway. It is infuriating. Also, I feel as if, when we are under stress anyway, all our shock absorbers are gone, and it is easier to get really thrown at one of these idiotic things that happen periodically. Hope it gets sorted out easily on Monday.

I had the same experience. technically, you were cancelled two months ago. Until those two payments get "in the system" you will come up as uninsured. Unfortunately, your RXs will sit there unless you pay the retail price or the Pharmaceutical Assistant picks up the phone and verifies coverage.

Sorry Heave. You need this crap like you need, well, you don't need this crap. Sorry.

You could pay for them tomorrow and get reimbursed on Monday if they are urgent RXs...

I'm so sorry, Heave. Insurance problems can really be a pain.

Hope you get it straightened out.

Cool off.Talk to them with a clear head.Dealing with ins. company, in itself can be frustrating.Hang in there,hon.(((((heave))))