Screwed By The Office Of Medical Inspector

[purple]

Yup...just got off the phone with my POC at the VA Office of Medical Inspector whom I've been speaking with for quite some time about my cardiology issues. She was certain that she could get me fee-based out on a permanent basis for cardiac care based on what the VA had done (or not done) to me.

Not so.

She said that my records were reviewed by a VA cardiologist and it was determined that the VA had done nothing wrong (well of course!) and that my request is denied. She sounded quite shocked as well.

We spoke about my upcoming cardiology appt with my civilian doc and how to handle that.

We also spoke about my Gyn issues or whatever is causing all of this pain.

Soooo, now I'm dependent on the Dayton VAMC cardiologists....the ones who told me that I only had "heartburn & indigestion" and that "women's chest pain was only due to stress" for f/u care with my pacemaker. And I'm supposed to trust these f**king idiots?????

[carlie]

purple,

How about getting some insurance for additional medical coverage

away from VA. Can you get medicare or medicaid ?

carlie

[purple]

I was stupid years ago and opted out of my medicare part whatever for outpt care.....and I've been told that I "make too much money" (LMFAO) for medicaid. The SSA folks told me that once you opt out; you can never re-apply. Yes, I was very stupid. Dont' know why. I've done many stupid things.

[carlie]

The SSA folks told me that once you opt out; you can never re-apply.

purple,

There is a way around this - I just can't remember what it is.

Maybe someone will chime in on it.

carlie

[Pete53]

Purple:

You can get back in to Part B but in all likelihood you will have to pay a 10% penalty. There are some ways to get it waived but I am not sure what they are.

[purple]

I'll check into it....thanks.

Right now I'm just extremely upset.

I've asked for the denial in writing....let's see what I get.

[halos2]

The SS does have penalties for signing up at a later date...I know for a fact with my mother yrs back...she didn't sign up as she had my dad's insurance the he passed away she didn't sign up for medicare and her insurance d/c. She went into a nursing home they resigned her up for medicare and her penatily was like 145.00 per month. But she is much older in her 80's...so I don't know the penalty % that was used.

She lives in NY and my sister takes care of all that stuff.

I'll check into it....thanks.

Right now I'm just extremely upset.

I've asked for the denial in writing....let's see what I get.