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Jodhaa:

HSA over regular premium plans unna benefits enti ??




Regular premiums ante the money is just out of ur pocket.

If u think u are puttinglot of money in the drain without really using insurance then HSA is right choice for u.

So for example u pay $1000 a month ie 12K per year and insurance pays say arnd 5K for the medical cliams u feel u are wasting a lot of money.

In that case HSA is answer for u

say u pay premium of 3.5K for HSA and 5K for whatever insurance pays still u end up saving 4K in ur HSA at teh end of the year
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Andhrawala:


Flex account lo cover avvudhi antheyy


aithe adhe flex vadu most of the otc teesesthunnadu....
It is easy to float along with a smile when life is as sweet as a song, but a man worthwhile is one with a smile when everything goes dead wrong" - S.N. Goenka
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Andhrawala:


HSA over regular premium plans unna benefits enti ??
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Rekkadithe_gani_dokkadadhu:

HSA ki OTC(over the counter) cover kavu anukunta...recently they changed health reforms...check that...




Naaku thelsi OTC drugs are never covered under any HSA.

Flex account lo cover avvudhi antheyy
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Rekkadithe_gani_dokkadadhu:

HSA ki OTC(over the counter) cover kavu anukunta...recently they changed health reforms...check that...


ivi naaku anthaka mundu kooda cover kaaledhu, only prescription drugs e cover ayyevi..
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Jodhaa:


HSA ki OTC(over the counter) cover kavu anukunta...recently they changed health reforms...check that...
It is easy to float along with a smile when life is as sweet as a song, but a man worthwhile is one with a smile when everything goes dead wrong" - S.N. Goenka
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Andhrawala:


ok thanks a lot andi.
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Jodhaa:

oh k...Idhi later add cheyyacha just incase if we want?



probably but need to be added before one gets pregnant
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ok, off to lunch.
Manaki Manam Kingu, Choosevallaki Bongu.
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Kingaa_bongaa:

yes two vunte, multiply ded, thats it, pillalu entha mandhi vunte anni saarlu multiply avasaram ledhu.


loll..got it..
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Andhrawala:

for example maternity may not be a covered service


oh k...Idhi later add cheyyacha just incase if we want?
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Jodhaa:

So u mean to say, one place lo TWO ani undi untey, I need to multiply the Deductible by that number? Naaku anni deductibles ki Max Family deduc per year ONE aney choopisthundhi


yes two vunte, multiply ded, thats it, pillalu entha mandhi vunte anni saarlu multiply avasaram ledhu.
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Jodhaa:

5800-335
3850-412


7500 ki 300, 3850 ki 412, diff 1200 per yr, but ded is 4000 more. so you decide, 412 plan looks good to me if its only one deductble.
like andhrawala tamud said, maternity may not be covered, but apply chestappudu options vuntaay, maternity add chesthe some $15/month premium peruguthundhi.
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Kingaa_bongaa:

3850 ki enni deds? annee oka post lo cheppu


loll..adhi kooda one ani undi

Maximum Family Deductible per Calendar Year-One

So u mean to say, one place lo TWO ani undi untey, I need to multiply the Deductible by that number? Naaku anni deductibles ki Max Family deduc per year ONE aney choopisthundhi
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Jodhaa:

malla idhem fitting andi? anni services covered kaada?




for example maternity may not be a covered service
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Jodhaa:

5800-335
3850-412


3850 ki enni deds? annee oka post lo cheppu
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Kingaa_bongaa:

premium entha?



5800-335
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Jodhaa:

adhi kooda one ee.


so inkenti baagundhi kadhaa, total one ded, ane max family ded is 5800. premium entha?
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Kingaa_bongaa:

5800 ki how many deds? did you try to see?


adhi kooda one ee.
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Jodhaa:

so kid untey Mutiply by 3 na? Total deductible for family for 5800 plan= 3*5800?


calculation correcte kaanee, nuvvu kindha list chesin 7500 ded plan ki only one deductbl, so total ded is 7500.
5800 ki how many deds? did you try to see?
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Kingaa_bongaa:

One deductble max ante 7500, two ante total 15000 deductible for whole family.



Kingaa_bongaa:

but for the plan you listed see whats the premium for 5800 ded plan.



5800-335
3850-412

so kid untey Mutiply by 3 na? Total deductible for family for 5800 plan= 3*5800?
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Jodhaa:

I mean, insurance valla active particpation untadha negotiation lo until I reach my deductible amount?


yes, vaallu thaginchina tharvaatha migilina amount ye mana ded lo ki velthundhi.
also usually annee services covered, plan details ani oka pdf vuntundhi quote page lo , daanlo choodu evainaa uncovered vunnaayemo.
Also, application fill chesetappudu, pre-existing emainaa vunte lite theeskondi, mention cheyodhu. chesthe cover cheyadu. if he finds out from your previous drs thats fine.
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Andhrawala:

but this is for the covered servicess


malla idhem fitting andi? anni services covered kaada?
inkoka Q, let's say if we take the mega's case as example, if I go for this hSA plan, I would be paying 4K or 1100$? I mean, insurance valla active particpation untadha negotiation lo until I reach my deductible amount?
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Kingaa_bongaa:

nee plan details, link pettu, Jodha and Mega enjoy sethaaru




naadi company group plan
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Bunty717:

eti chusedi.. ippudu nenu pay chestunna price ki 1.5 times
cheptunnadu ..kurrod


hmm aithe manchidhe kadhaa nee plan, nee plan details, link pettu, Jodha and Mega enjoy sethaaru
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Jodhaa:

After deductible met, 100% covered by insurance??


yes, but compare 5800 & 3850 ded plans.
Also ee point important Maximum Family Deductible per Calendar Year One

One deductble max ante 7500, two ante total 15000 deductible for whole family.
but for the plan you listed see whats the premium for 5800 ded plan.
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Jodhaa:

oka sari KB itchina link, HSA 100® plan choodandi...

As per my understaning, lets say if I go for a deductible 7500$, monthly premium rough ga 300$ undi. So max I spend on my medical per year is 7500+3600=11000$. After deductible met, 100% covered by insurance??




exactlyy..

but this is for the covered servicess
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Description Helps you take control of your health care expenses with a tax-favored savings account and quality medical coverage.
Estimated Monthly Premium
$290.29
Deductible
$2,400 $3,850 $5,800 $7,500 $10,000
Coinsurance
100/0
Coinsurance Out-of-Pocket Maximum After Deductible
$0
Standard Benefits
Maximum Family Deductible per Calendar Year One
Coinsurance Out-of-Pocket After Deductible, In-Network per Year Per family
Room & Board, Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room 100% after deductible
Professional Fees of Doctors, Surgeons, Nurses 100% after deductible
Surgeon, Assistant Surgeon, and Facility Fees 100% after deductible
Hemodialysis, Radiation, Chemotherapy 100% after deductible
Cat Scans, MRIs 100% after deductible
Outpatient X-ray and Lab 100% after deductible
Doctor Office Visit Fees 100% after deductible
Outpatient Prescription Drugs 100% after deductible
Prescription Drug
Prescription Drugs(Generic/ Brand/ Non-preferred Brand) Preferred price card - no charge after deductible (You pay for prescriptions at the point of sale, at the lowest price available, & submit a claim to Golden Rule.)
Outpatient Expense Benefits
X-ray & lab (performed in the doctor office or a network facility) No charge after deductible
Facility/Hospital for Outpatient Surgery No charge after deductible
Surgeon, Assistant Surgeon, & Facility Fees No charge after deductible
Hemodialysis, Radiation, Chemotherapy, Organ Transplant Drugs, & CAT Scans, MRIs No charge after deductible
Emergency Room Fees - Illness No charge after deductible
Emergency Room Fees - Injury No charge after deductible
Other Outpatient Expenses No charge after deductible
Inpatient Expense Benefits
Room & Board, Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room, Recovery Room, Prescription Drugs, Physician Visit, & Professional Fees of Doctors, Surgeons, Nurses No charge after deductible
Other Inpatient Services No charge after deductible
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Andhrawala:


oka sari KB itchina link, HSA 100® plan choodandi...

As per my understaning, lets say if I go for a deductible 7500$, monthly premium rough ga 300$ undi. So max I spend on my medical per year is 7500+3600=11000$. After deductible met, 100% covered by insurance??
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Jodhaa:

kani e money after certain period expire avuthundhi anukonta kada?na previous job lo we had this option, kani once we moved to EDS group plan, e HSA funds by next year March kalla expire ayyevi, like you use it or loose it..
and for example, if we take the c




expire ayyedhi Flex Spending account. use it or loose it in the calender year.

HSA funds rollowevr to next year. pretty much like 401K. Withdrawl penalty is 20%
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Kingaa_bongaa:

http://www.goldenrule.com/

idhi choodandi,




eti chusedi.. ippudu nenu pay chestunna price ki 1.5 times
cheptunnadu ..kurrod
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Kingaa_bongaa:

idhi choodandi, Click for a free quote, and enter your details.


yep choosthunna.thank you
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Rebel:

vellu cheppedi health savings account..idi expire avvadu


ok cool..
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Jodhaa:

kani e money after certain period expire avuthundhi anukonta kada?


adhi health spending account..
vellu cheppedi health savings account..idi expire avvadu
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Andhrawala:

Insurance wont pay single penny untill u hit saome amt say 10K. Untill 10K u need to pay every penny.

But in a good year its very rare that u have to pay 10K (negoatitaed amt).
If u dont use the money this year it will rollover to next year


kani e money after certain period expire avuthundhi anukonta kada?na previous job lo we had this option, kani once we moved to EDS group plan, e HSA funds by next year March kalla expire ayyevi, like you use it or loose it..
and for example, if we take the c
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Jodhaa:

koncham detailed ga details ivvandi..TIA

HSA antey, healthcare spending account e kada?




Yepp.

Instead of putting the money in premium u put it in a Savings account.

Insurance wont pay single penny untill u hit saome amt say 10K. Untill 10K u need to pay every penny.

But in a good year its very rare that u have to pay 10K (negoatitaed amt).
If u dont use the money this year it will rollover to next year
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Mega:

Correct bro. My employer gadu pay cheyyatam ledhu. nenu single aith 100$ per month only. BUt family ki 1000$.. Chala bad ga undhi plan.
Is it the same site for which AW gave below for purchasing individual plan? Could you please suggest me some




Mega bro,

It depends on ur reqs.

Esp if u are paying 1000 with ur employers grp plan the amt is before tax. so essentially u ar epaying arnd 700 after tax money.

Also I dont know abt ur family status. Are u just married. or u have kids. If u have kids and dont plan addl kids then u can go for outside plan as u dont need maternity coverage.

u have to see pros and cons

MOtham 1000 u are paying means u are on some % deal of billing with ur emploayer in which case he wont pitch any amt from his side
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Maverick:

jodha go for hsa..



Andhrawala:

u can go for HSA


koncham detailed ga details ivvandi..TIA

HSA antey, healthcare spending account e kada?
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Jodhaa:

BUMP for KB, Andhrawala and Truelies..oka saari aa plan check cheyyandi




Jodha instead of paying 12K a year u can go for HSA. But lot depends on ur standard medical expenses.

If u can get HSA for say arnd 300 go for it.
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Jodhaa:

BUMP for KB, Andhrawala and Truelies..oka saari aa plan check cheyyandi




sorry naku idea ledu..nenu eppudu own ga insurance theesukoledu...my employer is providing...(but paycheck lo deduction untundi)..
i can't suggest...
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http://www.goldenrule.com/

idhi choodandi, Click for a free quote, and enter your details.

rates coverage depends on your state/zip code.
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Kingaa_bongaa:

mee employer emi pay cheyatledhaaa?


nope
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Jodhaa:

e plan naaku koncham expensive anipisthundhi..what do u say? group plan kindey naaku kooda e option vachindhi...


mee employer emi pay cheyatledhaaa?
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jodha go for hsa..
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BUMP for KB, Andhrawala and Truelies..oka saari aa plan check cheyyandi
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Kingaa_bongaa:



BCBS
POS 2804AX
Option
ded $3,000
family ded $9,000
co-insurance 70%
oop single $3,000
oop family $9,000
pcp copay $25
spec copay $35
er copay $100
urg copay $60
Tier 1/Generic $15
Tier 2/Brand name $30
Tier 3/Non-Prefer $60
Tier 4

Rates
Employee only $328.84
Emp/Spouse $647.67
Emp/Children $615.79
Family $966.50

e plan naaku koncham expensive anipisthundhi..what do u say? group plan kindey naaku kooda e option vachindhi...
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Kingaa_bongaa:

oh so yours is a group plan then, group plan ki 1000 ante ekkuve kadhaa, mee employer emi pay cheyatledhaa? anyways mee employer plan cancel chesi nuvvu own gaa theesko.




Correct bro. My employer gadu pay cheyyatam ledhu. nenu single aith 100$ per month only. BUt family ki 1000$.. Chala bad ga undhi plan.
Is it the same site for which AW gave below for purchasing individual plan? Could you please suggest me some
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Mega:

The plan is not directly with BCBS, My consuklting company has a group plan


oh so yours is a group plan then, group plan ki 1000 ante ekkuve kadhaa, mee employer emi pay cheyatledhaa? anyways mee employer plan cancel chesi nuvvu own gaa theesko.
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Andhrawala:

U can switch plans any point of time




The plan is not directly with BCBS, My consuklting company has a group plan
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Andhrawala:

U can switch plans any point of time


Group plan ki idhi apply kadu anukonta kada?
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Mega:

Yes BCBS.

KB bro,
I will find out.

Thanks to all for their inputs




U can switch plans any point of time
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Venkateswarlu:

cha.. max 5 installments istaru anukuntunnaa..


nope, the minimum amount you can go up to is, 25$
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Yes BCBS.

KB bro,
I will find out.

Thanks to all for their inputs.
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Mega:


I will check if they have 500 per month plans. But they will nto allow to change plans in between kada? Or maybe I am wrong




are u with BCBS

Also see ehealthinsurance.com
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Mega:

I will check if they have 500 per month plans. But they will nto allow to change plans in between kada? Or maybe I am wrong


thru company aithe change cheyanivvar. group plan kaadhu kabatti nee case theleedhu, but find out.
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Kingaa_bongaa:

thamud, premium 1000 antunnaav kabatti, ded 1000 indiv, 2000 family anukuntunnaa.
oka pani cheyyi, review other plans that yuor insurance have.
mostly 500 ki oka plan vuntundhi, with deductble 2500 indiv, 5000 fam. adhi set cheyyi.
let me tell you why.
premium 500/mo thaggindhi, yearly yu are saving 6000K, deductible only 3000 perigindhi. this way you will only pay if you use the services.

best case lo you are saving 6k per yr
worst case(if yu have to use medical services) yu are still saving 3K per yr.




I will check if they have 500 per month plans. But they will nto allow to change plans in between kada? Or maybe I am wrong
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Andhrawala:

adhe uncovered aithe thagginchadhu. but typically uncovered service aithe munde cheppi. orey babu insurance cover seyadhu. but nuvvu seyinchukuntaanu ante cash payment or credit card payment kinda neeku 30% discount isthaanu antaaru


ok, got it. yes uncovered case lo lab mundhe chepthundhi.
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Mega:


thamud, premium 1000 antunnaav kabatti, ded 1000 indiv, 2000 family anukuntunnaa.
oka pani cheyyi, review other plans that yuor insurance have.
mostly 500 ki oka plan vuntundhi, with deductble 2500 indiv, 5000 fam. adhi set cheyyi.
let me tell you why.
premium 500/mo thaggindhi, yearly yu are saving 6000K, deductible only 3000 perigindhi. this way you will only pay if you use the services.

best case lo you are saving 6k per yr
worst case(if yu have to use medical services) yu are still saving 3K per yr.
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Kingaa_bongaa:

hmm covered uncovered enti?
ee case lo insurance 1100 ki thagichindhi bill, so covered. uncovered situation enti?




For exapmple,

this service is covered kabatti wholesale rate lo discount kindha 4K nunchi 110 ki thagginchindhi.

adhe uncovered aithe thagginchadhu. but typically uncovered service aithe munde cheppi. orey babu insurance cover seyadhu. but nuvvu seyinchukuntaanu ante cash payment or credit card payment kinda neeku 30% discount isthaanu antaaru
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Rekkadithe_gani_dokkadadhu:

nee insruance plan details ettu??




Full detials choodali bro,.
but 25/30 for visit and 15/35/100 for prescription ani vundi...
but dedcutbiles theliyadhu
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Andhrawala:

This applies for only covered services

Uncovered service ki ilaantivi emi vundadhu


hmm covered uncovered enti?
ee case lo insurance 1100 ki thagichindhi bill, so covered. uncovered situation enti?
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Mega:


nee insruance plan details ettu??
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Kingaa_bongaa:

though the bill was 4k, insurance reduced it to 1100. so the lab gets only 1100 total not 4k.
providers can bill any amount they want, but insurance pays only the amount they want




This applies for only covered services

Uncovered service ki ilaantivi emi vundadhu
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Kingaa_bongaa:

ok, idhi copay, what is the deductible per year? for example individual deductible 1000, family ded 2000 alaa vuntundhi.



not sure about this bro. I will check and let you know
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Ram1:

Still blood test ki lab fee 4000ante em test chesaru


ikkada emi cheyyakapoina bill Dtharu annai...monna ee madhya doc kadiki elthe ittage blood test ani sesaru...:D 1300 actual bill lucky ga insurance pay sesindi..
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Kingaa_bongaa:

providers can bill any amount they want, but insurance pays only the amount they want




ya vallaki edo understanding untundi....vadu bill entha vesina kooda, insurance company ki discount untundi...
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Kingaa_bongaa:




Thanks for the info bro
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Plan full coverage kaadho anukunta needhi deductible Ekkuva anukunta ...Still blood test ki lab fee 4000ante em test chesaru
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Venkateswarlu:

cha.. max 5 installments istaru anukuntunnaa..


nope. we can negotiate. 20 or 40 is no problem.
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Andhrawala:

Adhe uncovered service aithe he would have to pay the full amt i.e 4K


though the bill was 4k, insurance reduced it to 1100. so the lab gets only 1100 total not 4k.
providers can bill any amount they want, but insurance pays only the amount they want
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Mega:


worst case lo nelaki 20 kadtha anu 5 years ..chuddam emi avuthado aa loga...:D
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Andhrawala:

so best thing is ask for a payment plan of $25 or 50 per months


cha.. max 5 installments istaru anukuntunnaa..
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see here mega brothers service is till covered. only thing is there id deductible for which he is liable.

Adhe uncovered service aithe he would have to pay the full amt i.e 4K

so best thing is ask for a payment plan of $25 or 50 per months
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Kingaa_bongaa:

even family plan lo kooda individual deductible vuntundhi


Yes, correcte.. forgot..
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Per plan untadi anukuntaa.. ante if married, family.. unamrried aithe injividual.. and this deductible we need to pay untill annual out of pocket is met..


even family plan lo kooda individual deductible vuntundhi along with family ded.
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So when collection agency calls we can negotiate and bring it down?


Yes. And when you settle for less than 1K, 'Settle' ani untadi.. ante future lo creditors ki artham aipotundi nuvvu full kattaledu ani.. that will have severe impact on your loans apr.. trust me, its not worth it..
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copay 25 general and 30 specialist. every visit. I did not understand individual or fmaily


ok, idhi copay, what is the deductible per year? for example individual deductible 1000, family ded 2000 alaa vuntundhi.
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Kingaa_bongaa:

what is the deductable amount? per individual and per family?


Per plan untadi anukuntaa.. ante if married, family.. unamrried aithe injividual.. and this deductible we need to pay untill annual out of pocket is met..
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So when collection agency calls we can negotiate and bring it down? Mana history lo unsettled unte manaki impact enti?


everytime you go for an apt lease, bank loan, new job, nee credit check lo vasthundhi idhi. bank loan appudu interest rate peruguthundhi ilaantivi vunte. ilaa inko 10 reasons vunnaay.
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Kingaa_bongaa:

tamud, what is the deductable amount? per individual and per family?




copay 25 general and 30 specialist. every visit. I did not understand individual or fmaily
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Though this is covered by the Insurance, It put this test under a special category saying that the deductible/copay is $1000. The Lab actually wrote up a bill for $4000 for the test. But Insurance said to them that the negotiated price is only $1100 and they paid only $100 as the remaining is patient copay and now I am getting several bills for the $1000. Very soon it might go to the collection agency.



Megaa bro idhi nee insurance deductible ni batti untadhi if you pay this deductible in the begininning of the year that would be beneficial. prathi year oka limit of coverage dhatina tharvatha manam aa deductible pay cheyyali idhi once per year.
unlike other bills ilanti health related bills meedha extra fee etc undav, you can negotiate with them that you pay only 60% of the bill, it's better to pay than missing.
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oh ok. unte cheppu bro. I am currently paying 1000 per month for family and plan sucks


tamud, what is the deductable amount? per individual and per family?
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1) first call insurance. tell them I called before the procedure, and you said you will cover all(just fake it) it works sometimes, and worthyour time. naaku ilaage oka MRI case lo 800 save ayyaayi.
2) 1 work avakapothe, call the lab who billed you, ask for discount, usually some guys give 20% discount if you pay all at once.
3) 1 & 2 work avakapothe, ask the lab that you can pay in installments, you can name the monthly amounts like 25 per month. argue with them thats all you can pay. its completely ok.
but dont let it go to collection agency if you care about credit history.

beleive me talking to them works.
okasaari oka procedure ki evo expensive drugs cover avaledhu $400 bill vachindhi. nenu insurance vaadiki letter raasaa, nenu in-network vaadi daggarke ellaanu, aa procedure lo naaku matthu mandhu ichaaru, naakem thelsu vaadu em mandhul vaadthnnaado, thelisthe voddhu anevaadni. annaanu. $400 waived. adhi matter.
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Truelies:

individuals kooda buy cheyyochu anukonta...





oh ok. unte cheppu bro. I am currently paying 1000 per month for family and plan sucks
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Mega:

Do you pay any montly payments as well? If not Idhi chala bagundhi....what is the name of insuramce company and plan name. Can individual consultants buy that?




obvious ga.....

my employer will deduct the payments from every paycheck towards insurance. (united healthcare)

individuals kooda buy cheyyochu anukonta...
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call them and tell them i can pay $100 a month. I did once to pay my $1500 when i had a surgery 7/8 yrs ago. monthly $100 or negotiate for lesser.

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Ok thanks will keep this option also.
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Venkateswarlu:

collections ki velthe you can settle it may be 400..



Thanks bro
So when collection agency calls we can negotiate and bring it down? Mana history lo unsettled unte manaki impact enti?
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call them and tell them i can pay $100 a month. I did once to pay my $1500 when i had a surgery 7/8 yrs ago. monthly $100 or negotiate for lesser.

wishes
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nadi kooda deductible plan...no co-pay. i.e. zero payment at the time of visiting doctor. oka 10 days tharuvatha bill mail lo vasthundi....bill entha unte, antha pay cheseyyali....until i reach my annual limits. ( $2400 for family for calendar year including labs, prescription medicine, off visits etc )




Do you pay any montly payments as well? If not Idhi chala bagundhi....what is the name of insuramce company and plan name. Can individual consultants buy that?
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Truelies,

Already talked to Insurance they said it is deductible $1000.

Your plan is very good.
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Jodhaa:

meeru insurance own ga theesukonnara leka from your employer?




employer
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Installments lo kadataa ante vaallu oppukuntaru..




idi manchi option laga undi...try cheyyandi...definetely they will agree...
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meeru insurance own ga theesukonnara leka from your employer?
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TL: Test is covered but he has deductible like we have for car insurance.. His insurance paid 3000$ and he is responsible for deductible.. Copay anedi almost all plans ki untadi kadaa..




yes, naku kooda ade anipisthundi...he is under deductible plan.

nadi kooda deductible plan...no co-pay. i.e. zero payment at the time of visiting doctor. oka 10 days tharuvatha bill mail lo vasthundi....bill entha unte, antha pay cheseyyali....until i reach my annual limits. ( $2400 for family for calendar year including labs, prescription medicine, off visits etc )
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TL: Test is covered but he has deductible like we have for car insurance.. His insurance paid 3000$ and he is responsible for deductible.. Copay anedi almost all plans ki untadi kadaa..
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Venkateswarlu:

Installments lo kadataa ante vaallu oppukuntaru..


Idi set cheyyi mega bro... 0% apr tho east emi's option isthaaru...

Positive gaa think cheyandi i.e test result -ve gaa vachi vuntundi (guessing) kaabatti happy gaa feel ayyi katteyandi
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its very difficult to tell without knowing the exact health plan you are having.

if its deductible plan, you need to pay completely from your pocket until you reach the max. out.

if its co-pay plan, then for me it looks like the test is not covered under your plan...but need to talk to insurance company whether its covered or not.

just call them and find out...they will give you complete details you ended up paying $1000.

usually if its expensive, the lab or doc will themselves check with insurane first, before writing the exam to make sure its covered. otherwise they will inform the patient before hand.
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Installments lo kadataa ante vaallu oppukuntaru.. If you dont pay, will go to collections and is not worth it.. collections ki velthe you can settle it may be 400.. but nee history lo 'settled' ani untundi and that will haunt you.. its not worth it.. koddigaa ibbandi ainaa installments lo pay cheseyyi..
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Mega:

o what are my options.
1. Is it ok not to pay? what are the consequences?
2. Can I negotiate for a smaller amount?
3. If this goes to the collection agency? Will I have to pay more that $1000? If it is still going to be $1000, then how much of that will be kept as service fees by the collection agency?




1. back to desam vellipothunte....pay cheyyoddu...i don't want to suggest this...but.... :D
2. probably you can negotiate, and they might agree to postpone, but cannot reduce the bill.
3. no, even if it goes to collection agency, you just need to pay the actual bill amount. no extra....
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Doc prescribed a test/procedure. I took the test. After everything was done I got a medical bill from the medical lab for $1000.

I thought it would be like a blood test or an X-ray and did not know I should check with insurance before taking the test.

Though this is covered by the Insurance, It put this test under a special category saying that the deductible/copay is $1000. The Lab actually wrote up a bill for $4000 for the test. But Insurance said to them that the negotiated price is only $1100 and they paid only $100 as the remaining is patient copay and now I am getting several bills for the $1000. Very soon it might go to the collection agency.

So what are my options.
1. Is it ok not to pay? what are the consequences?
2. Can I negotiate for a smaller amount?
3. If this goes to the collection agency? Will I have to pay more that $1000? If it is still going to be $1000, then how much of that will be kept as service fees by the collection agency?

If any one had or heard of any experiences please share. Thanks!

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