5/21/24 - Update on My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (161648)
United States
May 21, 2024 4:26am CST
I called the Business Office again to get a rundown of the charges for the $1,218. I left a message that I triple-checked with the insurance company; and the only claim that's been processed has us owing $120. She didn't call me back.
Called my favorite Social Worker to find out if my husband could be switched to long term and if he would get physical therapy 5 days a week.. The insurance company said it's $300+ per day for the first 7 days...after that it's 100% covered. The sooner we can switch over the better because currently we are on self-pay. I called and left a message for her twice; but she didn't call back so I called the Admissions Director. She wasn't able to help me. She forwarded my message to the Social Worker. Hopefully she will call today.
Hubs is doing OK. PT went OK.
Thank you for your continued support, prayers and thoughts.
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@TheHorse (209227)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 May
Te psychologist in me KNOWS that things that increased predictability and controllability decrease cortisol levels, leading to stronger immune systems and resistance to illness, not to mention increased longevity, reduced anxiety, and reduced depression. When they make older people feel helpless, the opposite happens. Is it hyperbole to say that the "powers that be" implicitly want to kill off us old folks, as we're a tad expensive to keep alive, healthy and happy?
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@LindaOHio (161648)
• United States
21 May
The Social Worker is a real witch...rhymes with...lolololol
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@FourWalls (63361)
• United States
21 May
You might have to mention that you’re considering getting an attorney, just to see if that puts a fire under their butts. If not, I’ll go down to Fort Knox and borrow a flamethrower. 
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@TheHorse (209227)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 May
Good suggestion. See my comment to @LadyDuck and @LindaOhio. Why I started OPWA.
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@LindaOHio (161648)
• United States
22 May
I got all my answers now. I called again and caught both of them in their offices.
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@BarBaraPrz (45937)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
21 May
Ever feel like you're a hamster on a running wheel?
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@Marilynda1225 (80714)
• United States
21 May
I can't believe the ongoing lack of returning your phone calls. It's even more of mystery that the Director wasn't able to help. Hope he can get transferred to long term care.
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@LindaOHio (161648)
• United States
22 May
The rep from the insurance company was wrong. I figured she was and called again. There is NO coverage for long-term care.
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@Marilynda1225 (80714)
• United States
22 May
@LindaOHio oh no!! that's really not good to hear there's no coverage for long term.
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@LindaOHio (161648)
• United States
23 May
@Marilynda1225 My husband is stressing out. I told him to let me worry. He needs to concentrate on getting stronger.
@Beestring (13633)
• Hong Kong
21 May
Even the Admissions Director was not helpful. Incredible.
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@LindaOHio (161648)
• United States
21 May
I thought for sure she could answer my questions.
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See my comment to 
@LindaOHio (161648)
• United States
22 May
The Business Office woman called Corporate. They could not tell her what the charges were for; so she told them to refund the money.
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@RasmaSandra (75082)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 May
I sure hope this all works out in your favor, Glad there is progress and he can stay where he is,
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@LindaOHio (161648)
• United States
22 May
We are on self-pay for now. I doubt we will win the appeal.
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@LindaOHio (161648)
• United States
21 May
Thank you. I am running out of patience.
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@LindaOHio (161648)
• United States
22 May
Thanks. I'm losing my patience with the whole thing.
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@Hannihar (130238)
• Israel
22 May
@LindaOHio
I am glad he is ok. How are you doing with all this?
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@Hannihar (130238)
• Israel
22 May
@LindaOHio
I do not blame you and it is very difficult when they do not listen and accept blame.
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@LindaOHio (161648)
• United States
22 May
I am starting to lose my patience. I wish my husband was home and we were done with these people.
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@zainkhan121 (861)
• Pakistan
22 May
Leaving a message for the Business Office about the insurance discrepancy was a good step. It’s concerning that they haven’t called back yet, given the large difference between what the insurance says you owe and what the office is billing. Persistence is key here, so keep following up.
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@LindaOHio (161648)
• United States
22 May
I called again and caught both of them in their offices!!!
@MommyOfEli2013 (82665)
• Rupert, Idaho
21 May
that'd be good to get him moved then.....hopefully it can happen soon
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@LindaOHio (161648)
• United States
22 May
I was right and the insurance company rep was wrong. There is NO coverage for long term care.
@LindaOHio (161648)
• United States
25 May
Turns out I was right. There is NO coverage for long-term care unless you have a special insurance policy to cover it.
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@GardenGerty (158350)
• United States
21 May
What is this with people who do not return calls? Keep at them.
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@LindaOHio (161648)
• United States
22 May
I called again and caught both of them in their offices!!!
@snowy22315 (172631)
• United States
21 May
I hope you are still looking for other places, or on a waiting list. That place..does not sound good.
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@TheHorse (209227)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 May
I have my sphinx look on. No emotion. No anger. For that cost, you could fly me in or a week and put him in a cheap hotel. I would cook him great meals, give him PT, and have conversations with him to increase his "cognitive fitness." I will read on now.
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@JESSY3236 (19215)
• United States
21 May
I hope you can get in touch with both.
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@LindaOHio (161648)
• United States
22 May
I caught both of them in their offices!!!
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@lovebuglena (43358)
• Staten Island, New York
21 May
You can probably write a book about your experience dealing with these people.
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