Salpingectomy and Tubal Ligations and ACA

[JustAnotherGen]

Ladies clear something up for me - are Salpingectomies and Tubal Ligations completely free under the ACA?

Trying to figure this out . . . On a locked thread I was informed that in May 2013 I should not have had an $800 copay for a salpingectomy by lumberjackjeff.

What's the dealio?

Do I need to sue the hospital and my Ob-Gyn because that was supposed to be completely free?

This man who probably has never encountered this "knows". I see coverage - I don't see completely 100% free.

I know what we paid out of pocket.

Lets clear this up. My husband is sue crazy - he will sue. Trust me - it's his hobby!

[JustAnotherGen]

1. Here's the post

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=5179083



http://www.hrsa.gov/womensguidelines/#footnote2

ACA compliant policies offer, free of charge, "All Food and Drug Administration approved contraceptive methods, sterilization procedures, and patient education and counseling for all women with reproductive capacity."

Hobby Lobby has essentially been awarded a waiver for their non-compliant policies.

I have no idea why you "can't read the link". Hopefully you'll have better luck this time. If not, you can always google "affordable care act full text" and read section 2713

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Maybe it was the *gulp* dare I say - abortion of the ectopic? I mean I know we have a lot of men at DU who would think it was fun for me if I had died - like its a privilege to go through that - but I dunno?

I feel like someone owes me money. Bainsbane wants to guide me to a better handbag!

[Tuesday Afternoon]

2. Here is the dealio, afaiac

if Lumberjack says it is raining, I would look out the window to make sure.

[BainsBane]

8. I'd get my suntan lotion and bathing suit

to catch some rays.

[ismnotwasm]

3. Well

A salpingectomy is very different than a tubal ligation, and is not considered "birth control" as I'm sure you know. It sounds like part of the whole ignorance of not knowing what is birth control and what is a nessisary surgical procedure for "lady parts" So he simply doesn't know women's anatomy. Not surprising.

Wait--I take that back-- he didn't know the difference between a tubal ligation and a salpingectomy?, seriously? And then proceeded to lecture you on surgical procedures?

For the edification of da stalkers:

Salpingectomy is the surgical removal of a fallopian tube. Salpingectomy is different from salpingostomy (also called neosalpingostomy). Salpingostomy is the creation of an opening into the fallopian tube, but the tube itself is not removed in this procedure.

The term fimbrioplasty is often used instead of salpingostomy (ie, simply opening the fallopian tube) because salpingostomy does not address the important role of the fimbriae. Reconstruction that preserves the delicate fimbriae is important for fertility outcomes. The purpose of fimbrioplasty is to open the obstructed fallopian tube and salvage enough function of the fimbriae to allow successful entrapment and transportation of the oocyte.

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1848581-overview

Which types of birth control are free?
Birth control methods that are covered by this requirement of the Affordable Care Act include any that are approved by the FDA:
Birth control patch
Birth control pills
Birth control ring (NuvaRing)
Birth control shot (Depo-Provera)
Cervical cap
Contraceptive implant
Diaphragm
IUD
Permanent contraception methods, such as tubal ligation, often called "getting your tubes tied"
Emergency contraception (Plan B, Ella, and Next Choice)
Your plan may also cover over-the-counter birth control, but you will need a prescription from your doctor if you want it to be covered without out-of-pockets costs.

http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/aca-birth-control-coverage-faq

[JustAnotherGen]

4. Thank you very much!

ETA - he didn't. And I shared it because I truly believe the Scrotum Five would have liked to step in and take over the decision from my husband.

[ismnotwasm]

5. Yup

I'm still mind boggled over here though, I thought wait-- he doesn't know the difference between...

Then of course I was highly amused at the idea of getting a lecture from the standpoint of total and complete dumbassness.

Not so fun for you I think-- that can be a painful surgery.

[JustAnotherGen]

6. Extremely painful

And a long time to truly heal.

[ismnotwasm]

7. ....