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CellarDweller
LIF Adult
Member since 11/05 1562 total posts
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Jennifer
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Does this sound right?
I have Oxford Freedom plan and just called them to see if I need a referral to go to an RE. The rep said I do NOT.
I repeated it a couple of times and he kept saying, NOPE, no referral.
So that means that I can just make the decision to go to an RE and make an appointment without further involving the ob/gyn I've been seeing???
Sorry if I'm sounding like a dunce - this is the most interaction I've had with dr's and insurance companies in my life.
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Posted 10/12/06 10:57 AM  |
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pedsnurse
LIF Adolescent
Member since 10/06 594 total posts
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Amy
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Re: Does this sound right?
Yes as long as your insurance is a PPO not an HMO!!
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| Posted 10/12/06 11:09 AM |
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lulugrrl
My 3 Blessings
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L
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Re: Does this sound right?
My Husband has Oxford Freedom, he needs referrals for everything. I actually just emailed the RE I made an appt. with to find out exactly what he will need.
I have different insurance so I don't need referrals.
I'll let you know if I find something more out...just starting this process.
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| Posted 10/12/06 11:21 AM |
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Elise1971
LIF Infant
Member since 10/05 69 total posts
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Re: Does this sound right?
<I had oxford freedom and had the same exact issue was always told from receptionists that I needed a referral with oxford. Then my husband had said one day that we don't need referrals. and I called oxford and they said no, no referrals ever and they told me it says it on the ID card. So, after that, I never got a referral and if anyone gave me guff about it, I showed them the ID card that has on it no referrals required and never had a problem with payment...
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| Posted 10/12/06 11:40 AM |
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CellarDweller
LIF Adult
Member since 11/05 1562 total posts
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Jennifer
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Re: Does this sound right?
Posted by Elise1971
<I had oxford freedom and had the same exact issue was always told from receptionists that I needed a referral with oxford. Then my husband had said one day that we don't need referrals. and I called oxford and they said no, no referrals ever and they told me it says it on the ID card. So, after that, I never got a referral and if anyone gave me guff about it, I showed them the ID card that has on it no referrals required and never had a problem with payment...
Son of a gun!! It DOES say "no referrals required" on the back of my card.
Insurance is so confusing - my dermatologist calls me every year to remind me to get my referral before I come in for the skin cancer screening.
Thanks!!
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| Posted 10/12/06 11:45 AM |
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CellarDweller
LIF Adult
Member since 11/05 1562 total posts
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Jennifer
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Re: Does this sound right?
Posted by lulugrrl
My Husband has Oxford Freedom, he needs referrals for everything. I actually just emailed the RE I made an appt. with to find out exactly what he will need.
I have different insurance so I don't need referrals.
I'll let you know if I find something more out...just starting this process.
I'm totally confused because I am normally told to get a referral for everything.
What a PITA - as if TTC is hard enough, right?
Did you decide to go with LI-IVF??
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| Posted 10/12/06 11:48 AM |
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Elise1971
LIF Infant
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Re: Does this sound right?
yes, I went to LI-IVF and was extremely happy and successful with them. I am going back. Also, I heard Dr. Kenigsberg just wrote a guide book that came out called The Baby Solution. Might have helped me alot before at the beginning, but you may want to check it out.With the referrals, I still to this day, when I go to any dr's am told, you need a referral and I just point my card to them and then usually after some reluctance they back down. Good luck!
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| Posted 10/12/06 2:47 PM |
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karacg
Babygirl is 4!
Member since 5/05 17076 total posts
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Kara®
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Re: Does this sound right?
I didn't need a referral to see an RE.
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| Posted 10/12/06 2:57 PM |
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casey31
Mommy of 3!
Member since 5/05 2967 total posts
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Mommy to two boys and a girl
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Re: Does this sound right?
I have Oxford freedom and when I was looking into it I did NOT need a referral to see an RE.
Some good RE doctors with NSUH are covered under the freedom plan as well.
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| Posted 10/12/06 3:07 PM |
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lulugrrl
My 3 Blessings
Member since 3/06 6551 total posts
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L
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Re: Does this sound right?
No, I am going with another group. I decided on Dr. Lydic.
Best of luck toy ou though
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| Posted 10/12/06 3:35 PM |
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lulugrrl
My 3 Blessings
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Re: Does this sound right?
Posted by Elise1971
<I had oxford freedom and had the same exact issue was always told from receptionists that I needed a referral with oxford. Then my husband had said one day that we don't need referrals. and I called oxford and they said no, no referrals ever and they told me it says it on the ID card. So, after that, I never got a referral and if anyone gave me guff about it, I showed them the ID card that has on it no referrals required and never had a problem with payment...
SOOOO GOOD to know, I guess thats why it is the FREEDOM plan....but this is a relief. Hopfully DH won't have issues, but who knows, he will still need SA etc...
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| Posted 10/12/06 3:37 PM |
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