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Have to Be Content Not Knowing

March 17th, 2020 at 01:58 pm

I've tried every avenue that is "open" -- I put that in quotes because nothing is open -- to get tested. I have given up. Thank goodness I am not very sick. There must be people who are going to die because they can't get through the barricades to get real help.

All I can get from my doctor is the phone number for a hotline. The hotline refers me to a FAQ website. Another option is to do an "evisit." It costs $35 and is not covered by insurance. If I were sicker I would do it, but I suspect that with my mild symptoms all I will get is another referral to the same stupid website. It is just bloody impossible to even talk to a person, much less get a test.

If I do get sicker, I'm going to the ER, and the hell with them. I've tried to jump through the hoops.

That said, I am really not very sick, and I think I just have to be content with honoring the 14-day quarantine without ever knowing if I even have the virus. After that, I don't know. I guess I'll go out then, but sparingly, and practicing social distancing.

Tomorrow is pay day, and it will be a fun diversion to pay my bills.

I checked my retirement fund yesterday, and of course it is down. My net worth is now lower than it's been since 2013. Other factors are involved in that, but it's discouraging all the same.

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5 Responses to “Have to Be Content Not Knowing”

  1. lurker Says:
    March 17th, 2020 at 03:37 pm 1584459473
    1584459473

    You have United Healtcare, right? I'm fairly certain they are waiving copays for telemedicine visits releated to COVID 19. Not that it helps if you still can't see anyone, but it would be worth giving them a call.
    I hope you recovery quickly and completely!

  2. Laura S. Says:
    March 17th, 2020 at 06:07 pm 1584468464
    1584468464

    I agree with lurker. My understanding is all insurances for those type of visits were waiving copays. Wishing you a speedy recovery CB!

  3. LifeBalance Says:
    March 18th, 2020 at 02:19 am 1584497997
    1584497997

    I think if my symptoms were mild like yours I wouldn't push to get tested. If you tested positive, even though you may be recovering, the next actions might be out of your hands. Regardless, you're doing the right thing to self-isolate.

    I hope you feel much better soon.

  4. My English Castle Says:
    March 18th, 2020 at 03:44 am 1584503097
    1584503097

    I hope you feel better soon, CB.

  5. CB in the City Says:
    March 18th, 2020 at 12:22 pm 1584534143
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    Lurker & Laura: I do have UnitedHealthcare, but this payment goes directly to the medical group without going through insurance. It is not a copay; it is an outright payment. That doesn't sit well with me. People should not have to pay a fee just to talk to someone.

    I have decided not to worry about getting tested. I would like to know, somewhere down the line, but clearly even if I were diagnosed, I would still be doing exactly what I am doing.








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