Scan Me Not
It's been a busy day and a strange one.
I began my day with prayer as usual and felt oddly led to verify my insurance company's authorization for my scheduled CT scan Friday. I checked online and saw that there were no authorizations. I had previously checked by telephone and actually gotten them to authorize the scan. They had assured me all was well. Today all was not well.
Next, I went to my doctor's office and was told they had not called in for authorization because I had to see the doctor first. What? This charade had started when I found a growth, lump or whatever in the area of my colon. I went to Dr. Lama (my "primary care physician") who sent me to Dr. Nihalani who ordered the scan along with other tests. I was told someone would call me with the scan appointment.
No one called. I called Dr. N's office several times, then gave up and called the insurance company. They had no record of a request. I told them the situation and, after speaking to several supervisors was told they would authorize the scan and I should have the doctor call to verify. I called Dr, N and told them this. They said, "Give us a day." I gave them two. Still no call. Finally I called back again and while I was on the line they made the scan appointment.
So, this morning after a nudge from the Holy Spirit, I check it out and I am not authorized for any tests. I am back where I started... over a month ago! I see Dr. Lama in the morning. I used to love my insurance company. no forms, no problems... Now I wonder? I found myself fuming, then the Living Water quenched the flames of my anger and power of the Holy Spirit brought me to a place of calm. Although it might feel good to go into a self righteous rant, it certainly wouldn't glorify my Lord. So I smiled and made my appointment, praising God I even had health insurance when so many others do not.
Later today I went to Altemont Springs to get pictures and other material for the Orlando Brain Injury web site. Mary Lou's daughter had some problems getting the needed items to copy to a disc but I finally left with everything I needed. I enjoyed meeting mary Lou and her daughters who are delightful and beautiful.
It was after five when I left their house and headed over to Sasha's in a gusty rain storm. Sasha and I had talked of having dinner, but I wasn't really hungry and I think we both preferred to just visit.
I began my day with prayer as usual and felt oddly led to verify my insurance company's authorization for my scheduled CT scan Friday. I checked online and saw that there were no authorizations. I had previously checked by telephone and actually gotten them to authorize the scan. They had assured me all was well. Today all was not well.
Next, I went to my doctor's office and was told they had not called in for authorization because I had to see the doctor first. What? This charade had started when I found a growth, lump or whatever in the area of my colon. I went to Dr. Lama (my "primary care physician") who sent me to Dr. Nihalani who ordered the scan along with other tests. I was told someone would call me with the scan appointment.
No one called. I called Dr. N's office several times, then gave up and called the insurance company. They had no record of a request. I told them the situation and, after speaking to several supervisors was told they would authorize the scan and I should have the doctor call to verify. I called Dr, N and told them this. They said, "Give us a day." I gave them two. Still no call. Finally I called back again and while I was on the line they made the scan appointment.
So, this morning after a nudge from the Holy Spirit, I check it out and I am not authorized for any tests. I am back where I started... over a month ago! I see Dr. Lama in the morning. I used to love my insurance company. no forms, no problems... Now I wonder? I found myself fuming, then the Living Water quenched the flames of my anger and power of the Holy Spirit brought me to a place of calm. Although it might feel good to go into a self righteous rant, it certainly wouldn't glorify my Lord. So I smiled and made my appointment, praising God I even had health insurance when so many others do not.
Later today I went to Altemont Springs to get pictures and other material for the Orlando Brain Injury web site. Mary Lou's daughter had some problems getting the needed items to copy to a disc but I finally left with everything I needed. I enjoyed meeting mary Lou and her daughters who are delightful and beautiful.
It was after five when I left their house and headed over to Sasha's in a gusty rain storm. Sasha and I had talked of having dinner, but I wasn't really hungry and I think we both preferred to just visit.
Labels: authorization, God, insurance
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