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Mari333 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 08:42 AM Original message |
268.00 for a blood test. |
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villager (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 08:43 AM Response to Original message |
1. And aren't you glad the Democrats are "looking out for you" by desperately trying to avoid |
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Mari333 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 08:44 AM Response to Reply #1 |
3. Ive given up on most of the Dems |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 08:44 AM Response to Original message |
2. Dying isn't cheap, either. |
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liberal N proud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 08:46 AM Response to Original message |
4. Yep |
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KansDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 08:48 AM Response to Original message |
5. Well, investors expect a return on their investment... |
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Junkdrawer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 08:50 AM Response to Original message |
6. You know that the insurance company would pay maybe $30 for the same test.... |
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mwooldri (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 08:51 PM Response to Reply #6 |
42. Exactly. HIV test: lab billed $125, insurance paid $11. |
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Tansy_Gold (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 08:53 AM Response to Original message |
7. Thanks for the info. I'm headed for the same tests |
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Mari333 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 08:58 AM Response to Reply #7 |
8. Im just glad Im 58 |
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October (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 08:58 AM Response to Original message |
9. Same for my teenage daughter!!! Outrageous!!! |
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Uben (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 09:03 AM Response to Reply #9 |
10. Be very thankful...... |
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October (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 09:33 AM Response to Reply #10 |
14. They have us where they want us... |
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Uben (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 10:31 AM Response to Reply #14 |
17. My wife's the one who had cancer....... |
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femrap (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 06:44 PM Response to Reply #9 |
31. OMG! Just 5-6 years ago |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 09:09 AM Response to Original message |
11. Not just human health care.. Our cat's vet bills for a MONTH are over $1100.00 |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 10:10 AM Response to Reply #11 |
16. I had to pay several hundred bucks every couple of weeks |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 05:31 PM Response to Reply #16 |
20. Willie's vet emergency was a very acute one, so hopefully |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 12:13 AM Response to Reply #20 |
43. Oh I hope Bubby is ok! |
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Cronus Protagonist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 06:39 PM Response to Reply #11 |
29. I'd euthenise if that were true |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 08:28 PM Response to Reply #11 |
40. Oh, here's another one... |
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Are_grits_groceries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 09:22 AM Response to Original message |
12. Go to Mymedlab.com!! |
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RebelOne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 10:51 AM Response to Reply #12 |
18. I checked out locations. There is one practically around the corner |
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tiptoe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 10:58 AM Response to Reply #12 |
19. Or see DirectLabs.com (similar panel, even less expensive): Comprehensive Wellness Profile= $97 |
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Mari333 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 06:45 PM Response to Reply #12 |
33. closest one to me is in Indiana |
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madmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 09:25 AM Response to Original message |
13. Last week my SO and I both went for yearly eye exam. I being diabetic must |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 10:07 AM Response to Original message |
15. It would be nice if all labs posted their prices. |
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3waygeek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 05:54 PM Response to Original message |
21. I get quarterly blood tests for thyroid levels |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 06:00 PM Response to Original message |
22. Mine was about $100 more than that two weeks ago |
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LaurenG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 06:00 PM Response to Original message |
23. Mari, call the lab and let them know that you are only carrying major medical |
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Mari333 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 06:43 PM Response to Reply #23 |
30. I will next time |
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gmoney (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 06:03 PM Response to Original message |
24. But don't you get insurance repricing? |
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Mari333 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 06:44 PM Response to Reply #24 |
32. my Health Insurance doesnt cover doc visits or tests |
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walldude (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 06:10 PM Response to Original message |
25. Health care in this country is a scam. |
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Blue Diadem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 06:16 PM Response to Original message |
26. My daughter had to have a special blood test done for cholesterol and her hormones. |
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this_side_up (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 06:19 PM Response to Original message |
27. My local Labcorp no longer takes |
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this_side_up (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 06:28 PM Response to Reply #27 |
28. Answer seems to be No. |
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Kansas Wyatt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 07:05 PM Response to Original message |
34. I get the same test, but... |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 07:10 PM Response to Original message |
35. That's right. |
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LuckyLib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 07:34 PM Response to Original message |
36. Every couple of years? I have the same, and my doctor requests testing every 6 mos., as |
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cognoscere (381 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 08:06 PM Response to Original message |
37. I had blood work done last July |
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moondust (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 08:08 PM Response to Original message |
38. Have you checked online? |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 08:21 PM Response to Original message |
39. How about... |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 08:30 PM Response to Original message |
41. I was in your same situation 5 years ago. I finally quit the insurance. |
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handmade34 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 12:25 AM Response to Reply #41 |
44. stay healthy |
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nilram (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 10:33 AM Response to Original message |
45. others have posted about private labs |
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