Archive for February, 2008

HMO issues?

Monday, February 4th, 2008

MeInThisWorld asked: My HMO confirmed my PCP online and my mail-when I went-they refused to pay-denying that my PCP is my PCP-I complaned to the state-and tehn they said ok-it is your PCP-but the office is not the office-and routine treatment for a throat infection is not covered (It's supposed ...

HMO Manager Goes To Heaven? Will you star if it makes you chuckle?

Sunday, February 3rd, 2008

Annie asked: Two doctors and an HMO manager die and find themselves interviewed by St. Peter. One doctor steps forward and says "I was a surgeon and saved the lives of many children." St. Peter says "You may enter." The second doctor says "I was a psychiatrist and helped many people ...

Does HMO Blue Massachusetts cover the Gardasil vaccine?

Friday, February 1st, 2008

ssoulex3 asked: I'm looking into getting the injections because it could pay off in the long run; I could be one less statistic. Does anyone know if HMO Blue in Massachusetts cover it? It's a $300.00 shot, but I'm hoping that it's at least mostly covered.Courtney

Health insurance - PPO or HMO?

Friday, February 1st, 2008

goodworksgal2006 asked: Is it worth it to switch from a PPO to an HMO if an employee will gain an additional $200 per paycheck upon making the switch? Are the limitations in a HMO plan a reason not to make the switch? Will I have to keep changing ...