“What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 3: Let’s Schedule an Appointment!

You can read about finding a good doc HERE and about what to do before scheduling your appointment HERE.   Now, “Let’s Schedule an Appointment!”

Hello, my lovely readers!  Welcome back to our on-going series, “What’s Up, Doc?” I’m your host, The Insurance Mom.

1. Doctor’s offices are busier than ever.   Schedule an appointment as soon as you know you’ll need a follow-up visit or as soon you’re feeling icky.
2. Or skip the doctor and go right to an IN-network urgent care center.
3. If it’s a simple medical issue, you can also try LiveHealthOnline.com.  You can video chat 24/7 with a board-certified doctor (even a therapist!).  Sometimes they can even diagnose and prescribe meds!  Use code HEALTHYWOMEN for a free first visit.  Men, I wasn’t able to find one for you so use the code at your karmic risk. 🙂
4. If you read our first posts, you already know if the doctor is in- or out-of-network.  If the doctor is OUT-of-network (and this the only doc you want to see), ask what the cash price is.  If you don’t faint when they tell you, say you’d love to keep doing business with them but the doctor is out-of-network for your plan.  Suggest that they give you a cash   See what they say!  Never hurts to ask, right?

Be a good negotiator, be your own best advocate.   It’s YOUR money, you have the control, not the receptionist!

Let me know, audience… how do YOU fare at the doctor’s office?  Share with me!

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