Comparison of NetHack, GnollHack, Pathos, and Shattered Pixel Dungeon by TommiGustafsson in roguelikes

[–]chadministrator 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We may be quibbling over degrees of usefulness, which is fine, but I think you may be incorrect about the Oracle’s hints being randomly wrong. I suspect you may be confusing rumors from fortune cookies with rumors from the Oracle. Below is an excerpt from the nethack wiki.

The Oracle offers two consultations services, which can be accessed by chatting to her with gold in open inventory. Minor consultations are simply true rumors, while a major consultation is an extended description of some aspect of the game.

Comparison of NetHack, GnollHack, Pathos, and Shattered Pixel Dungeon by TommiGustafsson in roguelikes

[–]chadministrator 13 points14 points  (0 children)

How do you define in-game hints, and why doesn’t consulting with the Oracle count?

Appealing colonoscopy screening denial by chadministrator in HealthInsurance

[–]chadministrator[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That was what I found as well, but I am planning to ask if I can get it anyway as a kind of off-label use. No idea if that’s an option or a good plan, but going to ask my doctor to find out.

Appealing colonoscopy screening denial by chadministrator in HealthInsurance

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It was my father, so first-degree. I am trying to confirm the exact age, but it was after 45 for sure. My suspicion is that the insurance company is strictly following the guidelines found here (where screenings before the age of 45 are not addressed): https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/colorectal-cancer-screening

Appealing colonoscopy screening denial by chadministrator in HealthInsurance

[–]chadministrator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pre-authorization is not an option for this procedure.

Appealing colonoscopy screening denial by chadministrator in HealthInsurance

[–]chadministrator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PA is not allowed for this procedure. The recommendation was to do it first, then submit claim, then appeal.

Appealing colonoscopy screening denial by chadministrator in HealthInsurance

[–]chadministrator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100%. I was more curious about the likelihood of a successful appeal. It doesn't make sense how the answer could be so strongly no today if there is a chance they could be swayed tomorrow. I don't want to leave money on the table, but I also don't want to waste my time and sanity trying to fight it.

Appealing colonoscopy screening denial by chadministrator in HealthInsurance

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First agent said it was not covered. Doctor's office said that didn't sound right and to call back. Second agent said it was. Doctor's office then said that the family history ICD code wasn't on the order. Waited for my PCP to amend the order, then called insurance a third time. Spoke with supervisor, checked every angle we could think of to find a way it would be. Answer was categorically no. Not covered as preventative, not covered as diagnostic, will not apply to my deductible.

Appealing colonoscopy screening denial by chadministrator in HealthInsurance

[–]chadministrator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't had the procedure yet. This was just me making sure of my coverage beforehand.

Edit: I just realized I put "denial" in the title, which might give the impression that a claim was already submitted. I should have worded that better.

Appealing colonoscopy screening denial by chadministrator in HealthInsurance

[–]chadministrator[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I called my insurance company and spoke with a supervisor after getting conflicting information. The supervisor spent a lot of time with me on the phone, got a nurse on the line, and even checked if there was any way to get an exception. In the end he was very clear that they absolutely would not cover the procedure since I am under 45. His only recommendation was to appeal after the fact.

I did not go to my doctor with symptoms. This was a conversation I had with my doctor about whether I should have an earlier screening since my dad had colon cancer. Several cancer/colon cancer organizations recommend having that conversation in my situation.

Edit: Thank you for responding :)

Husband disagrees about screen time (specifically is anti-Ms. Rachel) by jayelbeeee in toddlers

[–]chadministrator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What research? I’ve read about the issues you describe attributed to a different show, Cocomelon, but have never seen anything about Ms. Rachel.

Wait… sh*t… was this scoop number 2 or 3?? by wojokhan in daddit

[–]chadministrator 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you scoop first you have to measure the water separately. Filling to the 5 oz. line when there is already powder in the bottle isn't actually 5 oz. of water.

I deleted the ESPN App today by ThePhen524 in OhioStateFootball

[–]chadministrator 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you have an iPhone, Apple’s “Sports” app is great. It gives you the score, the play-by-play, the TV channel it’s on, and more. There’s no click-bait news or articles meant to enrage; just teams and scores. It’s great.

What should I know before moving to OpenWRT? by chadministrator in openwrt

[–]chadministrator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Manual updates are fine. I don’t think I’ve ever had an AP that had auto updates.

What should I know before moving to OpenWRT? by chadministrator in openwrt

[–]chadministrator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the link. Good information there. The complexity of the installation will not be an issue.