Enough middle fingers

[cyrano]

The task of deciphering my brand new health care plan is exactly the sort of thing I should tackle when I'm feeling sick. I'd like to go see somebody in Urgent Care. Somewhere. Preferrably not Dublin. While 28 of the doctors on staff at the PAMF Los Altos are on my network, I cannot confirm that the Urgent Care there is on network. The hospital on Grant is on network, although what that exactly means is unclear. (Are all the doctors there in network? All the departments?) And I can't just call the facilities and ask if they're in network because apparently they have no idea.
At this point, drowning in my own phlegm sounds like a more pleasant alternative.

EDIT: The exceedingly competent PAMF advice nurse referred me to the Insurance Folks at the Palo Alto center, who said I was probably covered. And I have pants! Next stop: Wellville!

Comments

[tersa.livejournal.com]

Although I have no personal experience with your health care plan, I would drive over to the hospital on Grant and go to their Urgent Care with your card and talk to the people at the desk and say 'am I covered with this?'

As I think it is likely that you are covered and you will then be admitted.

[tersa.livejournal.com]

Or, well, not 'admitted', but probably allowed to see a doctor and stuff.

[cyranocyrano.livejournal.com]

I am currently planning this option, and either being covered or biting the bullet (hopefully an urgent care visit won't top two hundred dollars in that case). The next step in my plan is to put on some pants.