Paperwork

[hepcandme]

I just spent an hour putting all my insurance paperwork in order in my huge Hep C binder and it made me think how challenging it must be for those who are not used to dealing with complex paperwork or who don't read well

How would you even know or understand what your insurance is paying for or not? The bills don't always match the amount due in the previous bill for the same treatment. The OOP and Max OOP? This doesn't include all the lab results that are accessed online. Very complicated

Jeesh, one could write a book about just the Other 2 parts of having a life-threatening illness - dealing with docs and dealing with insurance companies

I guess once you're cured, the paperwork slows down?

[Ekkiemom]

Thank goodness this does come to an end and we still have functioning grey matter, though some days I wonder....hehe

Best to All
Deb

[gibsongal]

i agree, when you are sick it is so hard to think properly..and what happens to the non educated people?
I think that more doctors and clinics need patient advocates..not only for the paper work but to make sure people understand tests etc..

it is really scary to be ill and not be able to think and understand..especially if one has trust issues after a bad doc experience.

[Dee1956]

You guys are so funny! I remember being so sick I didn't know my name, every visit the receptionist would ask me to fill out paper work over and over. I never understand why they needed it so many times. It does all slow down, thank God ;)

[patra_]

I imagine that it would be both as it would be filled with so much information and experience with the day to day things that doctors don't really 'see' or experience so can't be expected to pass on!

Except, what a monumental task!  How about a post card, referring readers to the Forum? ; -)

Pat

[hepcandme]

hehe

not me

I'm hoping to personally save some trees after I reach SVR with the reduced paperwork from my insurance co but I would be happy to donate my binder to anyone who wants to take it on!

Can't imagine it would be a page-turner or a best seller

[dontworry_behappy1]

Are you going to write the book of explanations?  

[Ekkiemom]

Yeah, I'm sure it was a book. Just makes you crazy too with all of the redundant information like your name and social on every page....God forbid they look thru the file!  Fun stuff right!

Have a good one!
Peace
Deb