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Topic: RE: Oh, crap!
Whewwwww what a relief! So glad you don't owe them anything.
I am very happy for you.
Cira
I am very happy for you.
Cira
I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.
Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
Topic: RE: Baltimore area docs with no program fee?
Dr. Lomenzo at UMMC along with Dr. Kligman have no fees just co pays.
Topic: RE: Baltimore area docs with no program fee?
The COMP center @ GBMC does not have a fee. Only copays. It stands for Comprehensive Obesity Management Program.
Topic: RE: Recommend your tummy tuck doctor?
I second Stephanie's recommendation of Dr. Mitchel Krieger in Fairfax, VA. He did my extended tummy tuck/breast reduction/breast lift in January. He rocks!
Debby
Debby
Topic: RE: Baltimore area docs with no program fee?
Thanks for the info! I'll let her know.
Every info session I went to they talked about the 'program fee'. Some were more than others but they all had them. Wish I'd known that sooner. LOL j/k My doc was awesome! I'd def. recommend him but she doesn't have the $ but she does have insurance coverage.
Every info session I went to they talked about the 'program fee'. Some were more than others but they all had them. Wish I'd known that sooner. LOL j/k My doc was awesome! I'd def. recommend him but she doesn't have the $ but she does have insurance coverage.
Topic: RE: Oh, crap!
Well, it turns out they don't read any better than they spell. That's the figure for Out Of Network, but I am In Network. According to my insurance company, I don't owe a cent, not even a co-pay (!). I've left 3 messages for the guy who sent the letter, and he hasn't called back but the doctor's surgery scheduler talked to him and cleared things up.
So happy I don't have to give up this dream!
So happy I don't have to give up this dream!
Topic: RE: Oh, crap!
Give them a call and see what's up. Also, contact your insurance carrier to determine your co-pay for surgery.
~Barb
Highest - 279 (08/2009) Program Weight - 256 (03/10) Surgery Weight - 232 (05/24/11) 
Topic: Oh, crap!
Letter in tonight's mail:
Dear Eva, Thank you for choosing St. Agnes Healthcare for your healthcare needs. This hospital requires payment in full of hospital libilities (sic), including copay, deductible and self pay balances prior to surgery....According to your benefits, the estmated amount owed is...
And a figure approximately 10 times what I was quoted when I first started out. My son hopefully says that maybe they made a mistake, and I'm hoping he's right. But if I had a spare $3131.00, I'd be out house-hunting.
It was a nice dream to have. Maybe, someday, after my son is out of college....
Dear Eva, Thank you for choosing St. Agnes Healthcare for your healthcare needs. This hospital requires payment in full of hospital libilities (sic), including copay, deductible and self pay balances prior to surgery....According to your benefits, the estmated amount owed is...
And a figure approximately 10 times what I was quoted when I first started out. My son hopefully says that maybe they made a mistake, and I'm hoping he's right. But if I had a spare $3131.00, I'd be out house-hunting.
It was a nice dream to have. Maybe, someday, after my son is out of college....
Topic: RE: Baltimore area docs with no program fee?
I have never had to pay any program fees. I only have a copay when I see my surgeon for a follow up. And I had a little coinsurance for the surgery itself to the hospital and surgeon...(under $100) With Dr. Kligman, the nutritionist, support groups and all the other bells and whistles were included. The only thing that was not was the psych eval.
Dr. Kligman is with University of MD in Baltimore.
Dr. Kligman is with University of MD in Baltimore.
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