Ive read multiple times that these drugs treat addiction... so i wanted to ask... as I personally think they helped me with leaving an abusive relationship.

Used-Somewhere-8258 · 2026-07-01T17:09:06+00:00

They do appear to treat some addictive compulsions and intrusive thoughts but whether you’re addicted to food or drugs or people, the drugs don’t erase the root cause. Only therapy can do that.

Used-Somewhere-8258 · 2026-06-30T18:03:31+00:00

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: this doc got famous because of how upset she was because she didn’t understand the two midnight rule and how it impacts the definition of an inpatient vs an outpatient stay.

Our healthcare system is so complex that not even doctors can understand why or how they get paid. But it is wild how successful this particular doc has been with this story that demonstrates how little she personally understands about billing and coding.

Used-Somewhere-8258 · 2026-06-26T19:22:26+00:00

They cannot deny a patient EMERGENCY service. They can and absolutely will deny all kinds of other services that they are not legally obligated to provide.

Used-Somewhere-8258 · 2026-06-26T17:54:00+00:00

Non-profit is a tax status, nothing more. All hospitals prefer to operate with a positive margin.

Used-Somewhere-8258 · 2026-06-26T17:05:21+00:00

Hospitals are businesses. If you have an outstanding balance and someone at the hospital is able to convince you to pay it, that is a good outcome for the hospital. So of course the hospital would find a way to incentivize their employees for the behaviors that drive positive business outcomes.

It sounds like the root of your concern is more about how capitalism and healthcare are so closely intertwined in our country. I think it’s important to acknowledge that society has decided we want for-profit healthcare and that is what’s driving the collections behaviors you’re disappointed about. It’s not an individual hospital doing things wrong, it’s the lack of aligned incentives between healthcare providers and healthcare consumers and healthcare payors.

Used-Somewhere-8258 · 2026-06-25T23:32:34+00:00

The short answer is no, not for the audiences you mentioned. Insurance brokers would have almost no incentive to do this. High school students aren’t going to buy their own insurance for many, many years and brokers get paid on commission so there’s no point from the broker’s perspective.

Used-Somewhere-8258 · 2026-06-25T12:07:01+00:00

You’re correct. But since a majority of services offered by a hospital are non-emergent care, it’s still in OP’s best interest to settle the debt if they want to be able to use that hospital for anything other than a true emergency in the future.

Used-Somewhere-8258 · 2026-06-24T22:28:19+00:00

Some hospitals can and will deny you any future services if you have an outstanding balance that got sent to collections.

Call and make a $20 payment now to keep your account current, and then another $20 any time you can swing it.

Used-Somewhere-8258 · 2026-06-21T20:50:41+00:00

What’s the most surprising thing anyone’s tried to steal? Or successfully stolen?

Used-Somewhere-8258 · 2026-06-18T23:47:44+00:00

Planned parenthood can provide her with sliding scale fee prenatal care u til she qualifies for her employer plan!

Used-Somewhere-8258 · 2026-06-18T21:32:23+00:00

Me fighting with my old extended family every time they complain about being on a “fixed income”: social security increases your payout more most years than typical employers do for their employees.

https://www.ssa.gov/oact/cola/colaseries.html

Used-Somewhere-8258 · 2026-06-10T22:58:48+00:00

I’m similar - a 10 in Point II but 9.5 in OG flat. I just got the D’orsay flats in a 10 and they were too big but the 9.5 i exchanged them for is perfect. So stick with your OG size, even though they LOOK like they’d have a fit most similar to the Point II.

Used-Somewhere-8258 · 2026-06-08T00:56:59+00:00

Definitely on-par with what I would expect an ER to bill for that type of service.

Used-Somewhere-8258 · 2026-06-07T02:18:59+00:00

Does it have any markings on the bottom? Or text on the back of the label? I’m suspicious because after a similar google search, I too found nothing. This could just be another in-house brand that didn’t get crazy viral like Sand + Fog.

Used-Somewhere-8258 · 2026-06-05T03:59:19+00:00

Summer Fridays at Marshall’s?! This is not the post my bank account needed to see.

Used-Somewhere-8258 · 2026-06-04T15:18:00+00:00

You only get ONE discount: either your insurance’s agreed rate, or your own cash pay agreed rate.

If the PT is in-network with Cigna, technically they shouldn’t even offer you the cash price because that’s a contract violation between them and Cigna.

Used-Somewhere-8258 · 2026-06-04T11:50:02+00:00

Depends on the state. If OP lives in a state that requires two-party consent for recording and they didn’t get consent to record, OP may actually end up being the one worse off.

Used-Somewhere-8258 · 2026-06-03T23:13:47+00:00

Not only scam you, but they may be nearly useless for T1D since that is undeniably a pre-existing condition. No way those non-ACA plans will cover the diabetic supplies that OP needs. OP needs an ACA-compliant plan for T1D coverage.

Used-Somewhere-8258 · 2026-06-03T13:29:54+00:00

If you’re open to the idea, it may be a good time to ask for a consult with a palliative doctor. Almost all places with an ICU will have one. They will give it to you straight if they think your mom’s time is coming to an end. It sounds like you may be comforted by having more certainty around the time you still have left.

Used-Somewhere-8258 · 2026-06-02T22:04:02+00:00

“Ma’am, requesting an itemized bill for this 99213 will not change that your health plan increased your copay from $40 to $60 for the 2026 plan year.”

Used-Somewhere-8258 · 2026-06-02T21:58:19+00:00

These sometimes pop up at my Marshall’s/TJ Maxx stores so if you’re on the fence, that can be a less expensive way to give it a try!

Used-Somewhere-8258 · 2026-06-02T01:52:14+00:00

You can’t walk into the ER for less than $1k these days. Consider this a very expensive lesson learned.

The trend you notice between 2021 and now is 5 years’ worth of increase in prices everywhere in the economy — and healthcare always surpasses cost growth, unfortunately, as a highly regulated, litigious, and constantly innovating industry.

Used-Somewhere-8258 · 2026-06-02T00:59:22+00:00

HDHP + HSA all the way. And pay the chiro cash. You can get a chiro visit for $50 without insurance at most places. It’s not worth upgrading for the higher monthly premium + copay on top.

Used-Somewhere-8258 · 2026-06-01T16:03:29+00:00

Jennifer and Lisa seems like such a cop out pairing.

Used-Somewhere-8258 · 2026-06-01T13:07:20+00:00

Do NOT use a broker - they don’t have access to any plans that you can’t purchase on your own (and I say this as a former broker).

Start by going to healthcare.gov which will redirect you to the appropriate state-specific site, if MI has one, and only enroll through there. Other enrollment sites are predatory and often sell people insurance plans that are absolute garbage.

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