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Auggie

(31,949 posts) Fri Dec 3, 2021, 01:08 PM Dec 2021

Waiting almost 12 weeks for a hearing test through my HMO [View all]

Does that suck or what?

It comes with a consultation with an otolaryngologist afterward and with no strings attached, so I'll be getting the straight dope about my hearing. But still ... twelve weeks?

Our corrupt, health insurance system at work.

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Waiting almost 12 weeks for a hearing test through my HMO [View all] Auggie Dec 2021 OP

I've always wondered about those free hearing exams at some Sam's Clubs... Not that that would be hlthe2b Dec 2021 #1

Yeah, I know ... Auggie Dec 2021 #3

As you SHOULD... hlthe2b Dec 2021 #4

Okay ... a decent idea. Thanks. Auggie Dec 2021 #6

Every business and service is backed up relayerbob Dec 2021 #2

This clinic is well over an hour away too Auggie Dec 2021 #5

What's the impact of going out of network? relayerbob Dec 2021 #7

They won't see me without insurance Auggie Dec 2021 #8

Have you actually called to ask? Don't rely on internet info. relayerbob Dec 2021 #10

Yep! Auggie Dec 2021 #11

I am def not a fan, either relayerbob Dec 2021 #9

Yeah, I guess I could switch ... Auggie Dec 2021 #12

I get it. Believe me, all too well. relayerbob Dec 2021 #13

Thanks Auggie Dec 2021 #14

I hurt my back last Sunday. DURHAM D Dec 2021 #15

Good luck ... Auggie Dec 2021 #17

Aren't you glad we don't live in a country with SOCIALIZED MEDICINE!! Diamond_Dog Dec 2021 #16

Thank goodness! Auggie Dec 2021 #18

I love that clip. Diamond_Dog Dec 2021 #19

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