The bc patient has NO rights! I'm tossed out!

Margerie · 03-05-2007, 09:24 AM

Chelee,

I just hate what insurance companies do to patients. I have been very lucky in that respect. I had horrible treatment after one of my surgeries at a local hospital and raised holy hell about it. But, bottom line is they (the hospital) don't want the bad feedback- but they want the $$$ more.

Anyway, back to you- do you have an insurance agent/hr person or have read your policy very well? Seems to me if you are unable to go to that cancer center and there is not another for 50 miles or whatever- that you should be able to go out-of-network for your care. I know they have ridiculous "enrollment periods", but there should be room for exceptions. Your insurance company got you into this mess in the first place and you were offered sub-standard care. THEY SHOULD go out of their way , for liability reasons, to accomodate you. But will they? I know you have not had much luck on the insurance end- but I would explore every little detail. THIS IS NOT RIGHT!

And I am so sorry that on top of cancer you have to deal with this crap- it is an emotional ordeal to say the least. I hope you get some answers soon.

Vi Schorpp · 03-05-2007, 09:53 AM

Do you have an ombudsman at the cancer center? That should be the first call, and make sure you document date, who you spoke to, etc. Sorry for your situation.

Vanessa · 03-05-2007, 10:08 AM

I am also sorry to hear of your situation. You deserve better care and I agree with the others that you should take action. I hope things work out for you and that you get the care that you deserve. I don't have anymore suggestions, but just know that I have you in my thoughts and prayers.

Brenda_D · 03-05-2007, 10:32 AM

http://www.patientadvocate.org/

Maybe they can help?

or

http://www.opa.ca.gov/

Lolly · 03-05-2007, 10:53 AM

Chelee, I've been following your posts on this ordeal you're going through and just want to let you know you're in my thoughts and prayers. Also it occurs to me to ask if you have someone who goes with you to your appointments to take notes and be a second pair of eyes and ears? If not, perhaps the local bc support group could put you in touch with a volunteer who could take on that role. It's can be an invaluable source of support and comfort to have an ally when you're in this kind of situation.
Big Hus to you,
<3 Lolly

MGordon · 03-05-2007, 02:20 PM

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CLTann · 03-05-2007, 05:59 PM

In the message above, a Long Beach attorney represented the patient who was mistreated by the medical group. Perhaps you should contact the same attorney asking his help.

Best luck.