Category: Healthcare

If you don’t have medical insurance in the United States, then you had better be healthy or homeless, because you’re screwed otherwise.

Not feeling that well and may be quiet for a bit. I’m currently trying to find medical assistance, but without insurance it’s not easy. I had made an appointment at one of San Fran General Hospital’s open clinics before I went on my little journey to St. Louis. However, when I called to confirm the date and time of the appointment, they had no record of it. And every other doctor in town charges 350.00 an office visit, and is booked for a month.

Such is life in the big city of San Francisco.

I’m barely able to walk today. In fact, my lack of mobility is a bit scary as well as frustrating as walking and hiking are some of my favorite activities. Not to mention essential when you’re living alone. Tomorrow I’ll call the PT and tell her we have to act quickly. In fact, we might be too late for therapy — thanks to the wonderful insurance company that refuses to answer its phone, and sends providers on wild goose chases when getting authorization for payment.

I don’t have medical insurance, so I can’t get treated and then tell the various providers to duke it out between ’em. Neither the Orthopedic surgeon nor the PT will start any treatment without getting pre-authorized payments. Don’t ya love our medical system?