Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

In reply to the discussion: Medical Insurance [View all]

ECL213

(442 posts)
29. But, but, but...
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 02:16 PM
Friday

We have the best healthcare system in the world, and you can choose your own doctor, right? RIGHT???

Sure, the cost for the same exact coverage and the deductibles go up every single year, but at least I've been able to choose my own doctor at least three times in the last three years. Three different doctors, mind you, because they keep switching practices, but by God I've been able to pick them, and it only takes a few months to get established with a new one, and I always have the option to go to Urgent Care or a Minute Clinic in between doctors. So what if I get bills for hundreds of dollars after I get a scope shoved up my ass or down my throat, and then I pay it, and then a few months later I get a check from the providers because Insurance finally paid the same bill. Who cares if I have to go to separate locations to have blood drawn because my doctor doesn't have an on-site phlebotomist anymore. I have however much time it takes to be able to take advantage of the greatest healthcare system in the world!

Motherfuckers.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Medical Insurance [View all] LuckyCharms Friday OP
We really need nationalized healthcare. The situation has been dire for a long time. Clouds Passing Friday #1
It's so bad, Clouds Passing. LuckyCharms Friday #3
It is disgusting beyond belief. A massive conspiracy and even bigger scam to commoditize people's health. Clouds Passing Friday #5
Terrible. You deserve better, Lucky. True Dough Friday #2
Took 10 minutes just to get through the AI prompts LuckyCharms Friday #4
God..those AI prompts are the worse jfz9580m Friday #16
All the insurance companies are proudly announcing they're using AI haele Friday #6
No one should be profiting of our healthcare leftstreet Friday #7
''I don't have the words to express my fucking anger.'' Donkees Friday #8
I'm sorry Lucky Charms. This should not be this way. HeartsCanHope Friday #9
We had a problem with CGM AverageOldGuy Friday #10
That would be the receiver... LuckyCharms Friday #21
We can only transmit from the sensor to one device. Ms. Toad Friday #30
I just got a bill AFTER insurance for a simple echocardiogram, $1300. BCBS Maru Kitteh Friday #11
That's EXACTLY how I feel...defeated. LuckyCharms Friday #23
It's near the beginning of most insurance years. Ms. Toad Friday #32
No, that's the thing. it's not a high deductable plan! LuckyCharms Friday #41
Sorry for any confusion - Ms. Toad Friday #42
Ooops. My fault! I'm sorry. LuckyCharms Friday #44
FYI, Dexcom G7 censors are $500 each. I have a VA prescription for Freestyle Libre and they are half the price. n/t Jacson6 Friday #12
My friend is a Type 2 diabetic dflprincess Friday #13
Infuriating. LuckyCharms Friday #26
I'm sorry mountain grammy Friday #14
You should file a complaint with whoever regulates insurance companies in your state. Outrageous. Vinca Friday #15
Folks die from complications due to diabetes Soul_of_Wit Friday #17
The insurance model is all about denying claims. waterwatcher123 Friday #18
That sucks. Insurance companies are the worst sort of parasites, feeding off the sick and dying. Martin68 Friday #19
A couple of years ago I had a problem with Medicare. milestogo Friday #20
most insurace cos are legeal scams . AllaN01Bear Friday #22
I am 76, TNNurse Friday #24
The people who answer the phone have no authority to fix the problem... hunter Friday #25
Medicare? Ms. Toad Friday #27
No I'm not on Medicare yet despite my age... LuckyCharms Friday #33
Interesting. Ms. Toad Friday #39
I'm on the Dexcom G6, which is being phased out on 7/1/26. LuckyCharms Friday #43
This is one of the plans for bringing in AI in such a big way. The evil greed lizards of Wall Street and PatrickforB Friday #28
But, but, but... ECL213 Friday #29
;-{)..... Goonch Friday #31
Hours spent today here Cirsium Friday #34
Christ. Amazing, isn't it? LuckyCharms Friday #38
A Nightmare Cirsium Friday #45
My daughter's husband is type 1 and they are having the exact same experience. 1WorldHope Friday #35
Tell your husband to stay strong, and you too. I am on MDI (multiple daily injections)... LuckyCharms Friday #37
When my daughter met him he was still using viles to draw his insulin. 1WorldHope Friday #40
I am really sorry Dorian Gray Friday #36
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Medical Insurance»Reply #29