Posted by Noa on January 4, 2000, at 20:45:42
In reply to If things weren't bad enough..., posted by Michele R. on January 4, 2000, at 17:02:34
Michelle, is there any doc associated with SUNY that might work with BCBS? I would start there.
This is a growing problem, I found, because when I was looking into a consult from another pdoc, I found one I liked, but he accepts NO insurance, and said he couldn't refer me to anyone because all his friends no longer take any insurance either. THIS IS A BAD TREND.
Would you consider travelling to another city for a consult? One who could communicate with your GP?
I am thinking that it is possible that your GP refered you to the crisis clinic because it is the only option available to her to be responsible to you when she knows psychiatric illness is beyond her skill.
Another thought--do you have the option of going out of network? Ie, can you submit your bill and get reimbursed by BCBS? I know it covers less that way, but you do need to see a psychiatrist.
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