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fightforfreedom

(4,913 posts) Thu Mar 10, 2022, 01:30 PM Mar 2022

What's more deadly, cancer or dealing with insurance companies? [View all]

As you may know, I was recently diagnosed with melanoma. The doctors have moved quickly, however the pet scan I need is being held up by my insurance company, waiting for approval. What a bunch of bullshit that is. The doctor cannot do the surgery until I get the pet scan.

I have been on the phone raising hell. I cannot tell you how pissed off I am. I found someone today who is going to help me deal with my insurance company. My wife and I have never had a problem getting preventive scans approved in the past. Now when I need a scan that could save my life they decide to play games.

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What's more deadly, cancer or dealing with insurance companies? [View all] fightforfreedom Mar 2022 OP

They are evil, full stop. Blues Heron Mar 2022 #1

That just stinks! Diamond_Dog Mar 2022 #2

This has to stop. AngryOldDem Mar 2022 #3

Sorry to hear about the hassle they are giving you. This stuff really infuriates me ... especially KPN Mar 2022 #4

typical soryang Mar 2022 #5

Cancer. maxsolomon Mar 2022 #6

Insurance. Because they'll pay for preventative, but not diagnostic. haele Mar 2022 #7

Same thing xmas74 Mar 2022 #8

We have union insurance. shrike3 Mar 2022 #9

Same here, my insurance is through my union. fightforfreedom Mar 2022 #10

I am GLAD you have a union behind you. shrike3 Mar 2022 #15

Cigna straight up murdered a co-worker of mine back in the 90s Coventina Mar 2022 #11

God... ck4829 Mar 2022 #12

When I lived in South Korea and Malaysia, you just show up to the hospital with your ID AZLD4Candidate Mar 2022 #13

You need a doctor to advocate for you with the insurance company. Ms. Toad Mar 2022 #14

I'm very sorry this has happpened to you. area51 Mar 2022 #16