My dh went to the doctor yesterday. He has not had a colonoscopy in 8 years, so he decided it was time for one.
The doctor says he no longer does that procedure and dh will have to see another doctor the doctor #1 uses. So, dh pays the office visit of $45.
They set up an appt. with doctor #2 to JUST make an appt. to have the colonscopy at the hospital outpatient.
The cost for this appt. JUST ro make an appt., is $140! What a rip. This appt. for the colonoscopy could be made over the phone. Dr. #2 does not even need to see dh>
I need to have one too. I wonder if I could tag along and we could get 2 appts. for the same price?
The last one cost me $2000 and we have no insurance. I wonder what this one will cost??
What a rip off!
August 1st, 2008 at 02:05 pm
August 1st, 2008 at 03:47 pm 1217605655
August 1st, 2008 at 05:49 pm 1217612956
Why no insurance? If it is the two of you (husband building houses your the accounts and billing person) the two of you would qaulify for a policy for about 180/month or less on a busines plan. then now worries about out of pocket costs. Just make sure to list two employees and you'll be cheaper than listing one employee and one dependent.
August 1st, 2008 at 06:52 pm 1217616776
August 1st, 2008 at 07:48 pm 1217620086
August 1st, 2008 at 08:13 pm 1217621611
Debtfreeme, where could I find that kind of policy? We do have insurance on dh, but it is $10,000 deductible for $200 a month.
August 1st, 2008 at 10:00 pm 1217628028
Or ask your insurance agent to recommend a "Dealer" who specializes in insurance for companies between 2 and 100 employees. I used to work for one and they gave great rates to small business owners, of which you and your husband qualify if you have a business checking, incorporated or licensed in your area.
Your agent should be able to send you to a good place. One in California is Benefit Partners but i am not sure about Georgia. I am sure it is even cheaper since Georgia has a lower cost of living than California.
A test run gave me a 1000 deductible with a yearly fee of 495. Obviously it will be different but I would look into it.
August 2nd, 2008 at 08:37 pm 1217709468