Christmas all year long!

[annmarieda]

So I just got a final ruling on my copay for Zoe's first stay at the hospital. I feel horrible. Zoe did take up room in the hospital... received care...etc. I wasn't looking for them to "do away" with the bill. But it seemed a little unfair to be charged a full copay for that stay that cost a fraction of the cost of her actual surgery stay. The director came back with a ruling that it should never have been billed to the insurance and thus no charge to us will be made. They are reversing the charge to the insurance company...and the amount I owe them has been cut in half. Yay... but. I feel very guilty. I feel like they should have charged SOMETHING for it. I mean... it took an entire care team to get organized for this day... which they then had to do again once the surgery was canceled. I let them know I appreciated it, but that I feel really bad. I was told I should NOT feel bad. So... I am happy not pay the copay for that day...but feel guilty that they are not getting to bill the insurance for the services that were rendered. .

 

[annmarieda]

Sounds like you and Zoe may need a short girls WDW or DL trip next year

 

[swwake]

I don't think you should feel guilty. The hospital administrators obviously made a decision that they think is fair to all involved. Think of how many people have hospital visits and never pay (nor is insurance/medicare billed) at all. The hospital will still make money. It's not for you to worry about.

I get the feeling you might feel guilty that you're "taking" money or revenue from them. I don't think you should feel that way. The claim was evaluated, a conclusion was made, and you happened to end up not owing. It's all good. Count your blessings. It's about time you had some good news in your life, Ann!

 

[tankgirl427]

Wait.... the hospital told you you should feel bad???? If so that was quite rude of them. I understand you feel like you should have some sort of responsibility, but its really not up to you.

Maybe with those credits, trading your tickets in for AP might be worth it! Plus then you go into parks just to say you did. LOL

 

[lovethattink]

Hurray for the lowered airfare!!

Sorry you are having hospital billing and insurance issues.

 

[tinacaplan]

As many others have been seeing, Southwest has reduced the fare on my flight too. soooo made a call...canceled the flight we did have...re booked the flight with the new fare and voila... Zoe and I each have a credit for our next flight. Now..we may or may not use it...but at least it is there.

Wow...airlines do that? I just re-booked our outbound flight, but am holding off on return because tickets are so expensive; I'm pretty certain things will stay the same or get better.

I wouldn't feel guilty about the hospital. You didn't do anything to impact their decision and it was ultimately their decision to make. Just be glad you don't have to pay more for anything.

 

[momabaarjo]

As many others have been seeing, Southwest has reduced the fare on my flight too. soooo made a call...canceled the flight we did have...re booked the flight with the new fare and voila... Zoe and I each have a credit for our next flight. Now..we may or may not use it...but at least it is there.

How come everyone's flight is getting cheaper on SW and mine keeps going up!?

 

[annmarieda]

I don't think you should feel guilty. The hospital administrators obviously made a decision that they think is fair to all involved. Think of how many people have hospital visits and never pay (nor is insurance/medicare billed) at all. The hospital will still make money. It's not for you to worry about.

I get the feeling you might feel guilty that you're "taking" money or revenue from them. I don't think you should feel that way. The claim was evaluated, a conclusion was made, and you happened to end up not owing. It's all good. Count your blessings. It's about time you had some good news in your life, Ann!

Thank you! I am definitely counting my blessings today. Got more good news to share....

Wait.... the hospital told you you should feel bad???? If so that was quite rude of them. I understand you feel like you should have some sort of responsibility, but its really not up to you.

Maybe with those credits, trading your tickets in for AP might be worth it! Plus then you go into parks just to say you did. LOL

oops... no I was told I should NOT feel bad.

The credits were not all that much ($40 total) so not sure if the AP tickets are in my future. Especially with Steve being so antidisney lately. Maybe he just needs a non disney trip to help him in his mood. Our anniversary is on friday... I wonder if I could scramble to put something quick for the weekend together that would be affordable. Personally, I would love to go to DL...but I think that would defeat the purpose of getting a little non disney time in for Steve.

Hurray for the lowered airfare!!

Sorry you are having hospital billing and insurance issues.

I am happy with the lowered fare...even if it doesn't give me money back into my pocket it helps to put money toward another trip.

As for hospital and insurance... I seem to be coming out on top with that one.

Wow...airlines do that? I just re-booked our outbound flight, but am holding off on return because tickets are so expensive; I'm pretty certain things will stay the same or get better.

I wouldn't feel guilty about the hospital. You didn't do anything to impact their decision and it was ultimately their decision to make. Just be glad you don't have to pay more for anything.

Some airlines do. SW is apparently a very good one when it comes to no change fees...credits...etc. I booked our return flight with Orbitz and there is price assurance. So...in that case if someone else books the flight for less than we paid...we will get a check for the difference. (at least, I think it is a check and not just another travel voucher)

 

[annmarieda]

How come everyone's flight is getting cheaper on SW and mine keeps going up!?

That is what I was seeing too... until this morning. hang in there...you turn may come yet.

 

[momabaarjo]

So I just got a final ruling on my copay for Zoe's first stay at the hospital. I feel horrible. Zoe did take up room in the hospital... received care...etc. I wasn't looking for them to "do away" with the bill. But it seemed a little unfair to be charged a full copay for that stay that cost a fraction of the cost of her actual surgery stay. The director came back with a ruling that it should never have been billed to the insurance and thus no charge to us will be made. They are reversing the charge to the insurance company...and the amount I owe them has been cut in half. Yay... but. I feel very guilty. I feel like they should have charged SOMETHING for it. I mean... it took an entire care team to get organized for this day... which they then had to do again once the surgery was canceled. I let them know I appreciated it, but that I feel really bad. I was told I should NOT feel bad. So... I am happy not pay the copay for that day...but feel guilty that they are not getting to bill the insurance for the services that were rendered. .

I personally do not feel that you should have any guilt with the hospital! Trust me the hospital is NOT losing money! Take this as a blessing with all the bills that you have related to Zoe's medical situation.

Will you fight my insurance company for me right now over Boo's broken arm (you seem to have better luck then me)...we have issues with him driving a 4 wheeler that caused the accident (even though it is legal in the state of NM for him to drive it), then there is the issue that I took him to the emergency room outside of our state even though the accident took place in another state...was I supposed to drive 5 hours to our hospital in state, and then to top it off I did not get permission for an out of network doctor to see him in an emergency room! Give me a break...then to top that all of the doctor that he is seeing at home takes x-rays each time he is seen...now insurance is saying that is not neccessary...like it was my idea!

 

[annmarieda]

I got my test results. I am so glad they all came back NORMAL!!! I am a bit shocked... and even though the doctor was optimistic last week, I think she was surprised too.

I mean... at the start of my appointment last week... she sat in front of me and asked me if I understood the situation and all that was happening to me. It was a sobering moment. Then when part of the tissue "reacted" and looked suspicious, I thought (and I think the doctor did too) that if anything, that would come back in a negative way.

When the results came in, the doc asked the pathologist to take a second look at my first PAP. It is unclear what caused the first diagnosis. Now, I just have to go back in 6 months for a follow up. So I won't be needing to worry about how to do surgery and the December trip.

WHAT A RELIEF!!!!!

 

[KatMark]

I got my test results. I am so glad they all came back NORMAL!!! I am a bit shocked... and even though the doctor was optimistic last week, I think she was surprised too.

I mean... at the start of my appointment last week... she sat in front of me and asked me if I understood the situation and all that was happening to me. It was a sobering moment. Then when part of the tissue "reacted" and looked suspicious, I thought (and I think the doctor did too) that if anything, that would come back in a negative way.

When the results came in, the doc asked the pathologist to take a second look at my first PAP. It is unclear what caused the first diagnosis. Now, I just have to go back in 6 months for a follow up. So I won't be needing to worry about how to do surgery and the December trip.

WHAT A RELIEF!!!!!

Ann, this is wonderful news. I am so happy for you.

 

[lovethattink]

That's great news!! What a relief!!

 

[Abby's Dad]

Ann - have you considered going out and buying a lottery ticket today? A ton of good news, and I am really happy for you! And don't feel guilty about the hospital - they did the right thing, so celebrate that you are blessed with a hospital that is interested in doing the right thing for its patients. All of this must be a huge weight off you shoulders - and an anniversary coming up to celebrate (Happy Anniversary early).

 

[swwake]

Fantastic news, Ann! What a relief. Now you can concentrate on the Disney trip.

Or a sweet weekend with your DH.

Or a short mommy/daughter trip within the next year to use your SW credits.

 

[lfwhipp]

I got my test results. I am so glad they all came back NORMAL!!! I am a bit shocked... and even though the doctor was optimistic last week, I think she was surprised too.

I mean... at the start of my appointment last week... she sat in front of me and asked me if I understood the situation and all that was happening to me. It was a sobering moment. Then when part of the tissue "reacted" and looked suspicious, I thought (and I think the doctor did too) that if anything, that would come back in a negative way.

When the results came in, the doc asked the pathologist to take a second look at my first PAP. It is unclear what caused the first diagnosis. Now, I just have to go back in 6 months for a follow up. So I won't be needing to worry about how to do surgery and the December trip.

WHAT A RELIEF!!!!!

AWESOME news!!!!! I am sorry i havent been around, completely overwhelmed with real life, but i have been reading and catching up and i am very happy to see this news!!!

 

[momabaarjo]

So happy to hear your good news!

 

[ladytink75]

That's really great news about your test results..

 

[lilpixiebabe101]

Great news Ann. I know that hanging over you had to be weighing you down!

 

[shocky5]

WONDERFUL NEWS! I've been praying for you and I'm so happy this weight has been lifted from your shoulders! How awesome to be able to move beyond those worries and also know you are so close to a much needed, well deserved VACAY in a couple of months... heavy on the couple of months but less than three!