I called my Dental Insurance company this morning. Delta Dental. As I discussed a few things with her, she spotted 2 errors:
- The $148 from Dr. Taylor’s office (mentioned here) should not be paid. As per an agreement between Esthetic Dental and Delta Dental, it was done within 3 months of the root planing and is considered “provider write-off”. She told me to refer the dentist to them if they have any questions.
- The Charlotte Root Canal Center indicated me as “other” instead of spouse which put me in as a child in Delta Dental’s records therefore kicking a claim. I may have a refund coming back to me then. I called the root canal place and explained.
We’ll see what happens. For now on I will call after every claim to check that it was submitted and paid properly. The insurance rep said that many people do just that. I’d like to think these weren’t “intentional errors”.
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I ironed and then ironed some more and then even some more. When I was “done”, I remembered the 8 other shirts in the closet that needed touch-ups. Argh. I switched the iron back on and tackled them.
PS: 100 calorie packs are funny. Basically they make a mini version of the larger thing and fill a bag with a handful. Maybe I get 6 minis but if they we full size it would have been 2-3. The Weight Watcher’s Lemon Cream cake is good but also tiny.
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So much to comment on. Good for you on the dieting. You're the bomb.
ReplyDeleteAs for dental insurance, people just rush through things. I don't think it was intentional. Trust me, staff don't always do it right. One option is to pay and send in the claim yourself. Then you KNOW it was done right. They fill in procedures but you fill in your portion correctly. Just a thought. Although it would be more out-of-pocket initially. You keep your eye on them all.
Nothing's ever easy in dental insurance or dieting.
Ugh on the dental thing- lack of attention to detail.
ReplyDeleteI have avoided the 100 calorie packs since I'm TRYING to be more focused on how a food fuels my body. I'm struggling the last few weeks. Doing ok but not awesome. And I really need to do awesome the next 2 weeks before the 5K.
@Li: I hate that I even got this way to have to diet. Thanks.
ReplyDelete@Liz: You can do it Liz. Think of the people you inspire. Think of how good you'll feel about your achievement. Think about all you've done thus far.
You asked, I'll answer. Stop eating crap. Seriously. Yes you're within points. Yes, you're losing weight. But you are not nourishing your body and you are not making your mind as strong as it can be by ingesting fake food, processed food, artificial colors and flavors and chemicals and additives. I beseech you: shop. plan. cook. pack. Eat clean. Smart Ones, Weight Watchers, Skinny Cow...no good for you and should have no place in your house or in your body. Eat real food. Exercise. Your body will know what to do.
ReplyDelete@Norma: You're right. On the way home from shopping Jim stopped at a Baskin Robbins. While posting this I'm eating a vanilla yogurt with cocoa powder. I was strong :-)
ReplyDeleteSince we discussed the dental thing during your telephone rant, I won't comment again here other than to say you are justified by being miffed. For lots of reasons.
ReplyDeleteAnd as for your sugary snacking... quit it! Have a friggin piece of fruit or a cup of raspberries, for crying out loud.