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Posted by All Done on April 14, 2005, at 0:16:13
My T is going to start charging me only my copay of $35/session.
He's going to submit the claims to insurance himself.
He's going to reimburse me for my overpayments as of the first time we discussed insurance. (That's a bit of a compromise, since technically, I could ask for the money back to the day of the first claim I filed, but we are both aware of that.)
And...he's going to continue to be an insurance provider because he thinks it's a wise business decision to stay under contract with the insurance company.
Appartently, he talked to one of his colleagues who has been through this to the point of hiring an attorney to argue with the insurance company. Ultimately, his colleague realized he was not allowed to balance bill (my T seemed proud to tell me that's the official term ;)) as it is illegal.
For a little bit before telling me all of this, we talked about what I've thought about (and you all helped me to think about) this week. Then, after we discussed the nuts and bolts, we talked even more.
He asked how I've been fantasizing about this playing out. I told him my worst fear was that he wasn't going to change his billing methods to what I believed was the "right" way (or even close to the right way) and he was going to terminate his contract with the insurance company. I said I was unsure that I would be able to continue seeing him as I would be resentful and, more importantly, I would question his morals and treatment of me. He just sat there with a look I don't think I've ever seen. His eyes seemed a little softer or something. So, I asked what he was thinking and he told me that it shook him up a bit to think that this may have turned out so that I would leave. It might sound odd, but in a way, it was kind of a nice moment for both of us, I think.
I can't thank you all enough for letting me gripe about this over and over and over again. You've been so supportive.
A special thank you for you, (((falls))). You've been unbelievably patient and helpful.
Thanks,
Laurie
Posted by gardenergirl on April 14, 2005, at 0:28:57
In reply to Guess what?, posted by All Done on April 14, 2005, at 0:16:13
And lots of hugs, applause, etc.
gg
Posted by fallsfall on April 14, 2005, at 6:42:14
In reply to Guess what?, posted by All Done on April 14, 2005, at 0:16:13
I'm so glad it turned out OK. I *know* that feeling of relief!!!!!!!!!!!
And the fact that the two of you worked through it together will strengthen your bond. I know it was hard to keep going - the terror that it would end up wrong is very strong! But you did it.
Good for you!!!!!
Posted by pegasus on April 14, 2005, at 9:30:07
In reply to Guess what?, posted by All Done on April 14, 2005, at 0:16:13
That's so great that it worked out the way it should! How often does that happen? Obviously he's realized that he was not only wrong, but doing something illegal. And it's good to know that once he figured that out, it was important to him to fix it. And best of all, that it shook him up to think about you leaving over this. Sounds like he's learned a lot of valuable lessons here!
Yay Laurie!
pegasus
Posted by Daisym on April 14, 2005, at 10:23:59
In reply to Guess what?, posted by All Done on April 14, 2005, at 0:16:13
Wow, Laurie -- what a ride! I'm so glad it all worked out.
the best part was that *he* obviously doesn't want to lose you over money either... how nice to know that.
I'm think I'm relieved with you. Big sigh.
Daisy
Posted by 10derHeart on April 14, 2005, at 11:30:45
In reply to Guess what?, posted by All Done on April 14, 2005, at 0:16:13
Posted by All Done on April 15, 2005, at 15:29:40
In reply to That's so great - well done to you both! :-) (nm) » All Done, posted by 10derHeart on April 14, 2005, at 11:30:45
Posted by thewrite1 on April 17, 2005, at 13:38:39
In reply to Guess what?, posted by All Done on April 14, 2005, at 0:16:13
Posted by Dinah on April 17, 2005, at 19:27:39
In reply to Guess what?, posted by All Done on April 14, 2005, at 0:16:13
I'm glad you got through it without losing your respect for him. :)
Posted by All Done on April 18, 2005, at 1:27:29
In reply to I'm glad it worked out!! (nm) » All Done, posted by thewrite1 on April 17, 2005, at 13:38:39
Posted by All Done on April 18, 2005, at 1:32:54
In reply to That's wonderful! » All Done, posted by Dinah on April 17, 2005, at 19:27:39
> I'm glad you got through it without losing your respect for him. :)
I think the way he handled it all in the end even gave me a little more respect for him than I had before all this happened.Kinda nice.
Then again (of course there's a then again), I am a little concerned that I'm holding him up to some standard of perfection that I don't even expect of myself. Not really fair of me, huh?
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