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Hoppy

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6. I have back pain, caused by x-ray diagnosed arthritis on my spine... so I get a call from an office.

Reply to Ron Obvious (Original post)

Wed Apr 20, 2016, 03:49 PM

Apr 2016

I don't know the identity of the office, if its an insurance company or a physician wanting to mild Medicare. Anyways, they tell me I am entitled to a free back brace.

"What is a back brace going to do for arthritis?"

-- voice at end of phone says she doesn't know. What is my weight and height?

They were supposed to call back yesterday. Haven't heard from them.

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Why would I take medical advice from my insurance company? [View all] Ron Obvious Apr 2016 OP

It might be harmless Fresh_Start Apr 2016 #1

My federal employee program BXBS k8conant Apr 2016 #2

Same here... Holly_Hobby Apr 2016 #10

It's EXTREMELY common, the norm really tkmorris Apr 2016 #3

I love that Skittles Apr 2016 #15

My insurance company sends me generalized health advice via email. onehandle Apr 2016 #4

They want to give the appearance of bringing 'value' to your health care. iscooterliberally Apr 2016 #5

Oh yeah, don't get me started on those newsletters Ron Obvious Apr 2016 #13

I have back pain, caused by x-ray diagnosed arthritis on my spine... so I get a call from an office. Hoppy Apr 2016 #6

BCBSOK called yesterday Runningdawg Apr 2016 #7

Actually, some of those programs are good and premiums would be less if we listened. Hoyt Apr 2016 #8

I agree, Hoyt. brer cat Apr 2016 #12

My insurance company sends me food coupons, only good at Walmart. So they won't be used. djean111 Apr 2016 #9

I talked to my BCBS "health coach" today csziggy Apr 2016 #11

They aren't doing this to be nice Ruby the Liberal Apr 2016 #14

UnitedHealthcare just sent me an email right now, asking if it was "Time for a shot?" ScreamingMeemie Apr 2016 #16