I have come to the conclusion that there does not exist, anywhere in this world or the history of mankind, an efficient, equitable way to render quality health care at a minimum of cost to the patient.
Even private group coverage comes with so many exemptions and conditions, it’s impossible to understand. Hearing aids for your deaf son? Fahgetaboutit. Kaching: $2,400.00 out of pocket. Hospitalization for your disabled child’s dental needs? Fahgetaboutit. Kaching: $10,000.00. “I’m sorry, but these are non-covered benefits.” Oh really? Gotta love the oxymoron in THAT statement. Meanwhile, make sure you cover the cost of the little blue pill for ED and massage therapy.
As a very wealthy law enforcement family (note the sarcasm) we are much to rich to qualify for financial aid through various philanthropic organizations; however, we are also not quite rich enough to just write a check for $10,000.00.
I won’t even go into the nightmare my medically retired Navy daughter is going through right now – stuck between waiting for VA benefits, not quite active duty anymore, but not quite eligible for Tricare. The run-around she’s gotten since her separation sounds like fodder for a darkly-satirical comedy routine, a la “Who’s on first?”
Sorry I can’t offer a solution to this problem – my cynicism toward all things medical and health care-related has rendered me incapable of doing much more than griping and paying the stupid bills.
