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7. That's crazy.

Fri Dec 27, 2024, 12:26 PM

Dec 27

I started getting PSA tests in my early 40s. I don't think it's even particularly expensive.

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Denial of Care [View all] Southern_gent Dec 27 OP

Following... Sedona Dec 27 #2

He should call his US Senator's office if they aren't rapublicons SheltieLover Dec 27 #3

Maryland's senators are Democrats Wicked Blue Dec 27 #6

It depends on the policy of Medicare. Jacson6 Dec 27 #4

That's crazy. Mosby Dec 27 #7

They only cover pap smears every other year. LeftInTX Dec 27 #13

The GFM says "Medicare part B termination" LeftInTX Dec 27 #5

I'll have to read more carefully. Ms. Toad Dec 27 #9

there is a maximum radiation allowed rampartd Dec 27 #11

It's not a hard limit. Ms. Toad Dec 27 #14

Something is fishy here. Ms. Toad Dec 27 #8

My son knows this physician and the person Southern_gent Dec 27 #10

Unless the care has non-covered uses, or is experimental, Ms. Toad Dec 27 #12

Which is why, as a general rule, Medicare does not deny claims. Ms. Toad Dec 28 #17

I don't know that it is their own fault. Ms. Toad Dec 28 #19

I don't know. Ms. Toad Dec 29 #21

From Dr. Zollicoffer, himself: Ms. Toad Dec 27 #15

Patients generally don't see the Medicare denials forthemiddle Dec 29 #22