View From My Back Porch

Thoughts To Ponder

The day is gloomy, overcast and partially cloudy, the wind is blowing at 14mph from SW and it's 54° outside. Gracie and I did our walk, and endured the cool weather, but now that it's over, I've hungered down inside and feeling the warmth of the electric heater.

Have you ever had one of those problems that won't seem to go away. Dealing with companies and agencies can be daunting. I've been charged by a company for a CT Scan taken back in June of 2024. They say Railroad Medicare has denied the claim. Railroad Medicare says they requested additional information but it was never supplied. The people I've spoken to at Railroad Medicare tell me I shouldn't pay the bill because the company has an obligation to provide the information. The company says RR Medicare turned down your claim and you're responsible.

Is this a Catch 22? You're damed if you do and damed if you don't. What is the correct answer? If I ignore the claim it will be sent to a collection agency and additional charges will be made. I've sent a letter requesting that it be reviewed and that process takes about 45 days (I've been told) so If I don't pay the bill because of the time it will take to review the case, I know I'll get calls from a collection agency. I'm still pondering what I'm going to do.

More than likely I'll capitulate and pay the bill and see what kind of answer comes back from Railroad Medicare. I've been dealing with this issue for sometime now, and I'm getting tired of it. To whom do I listen too?

Time to give things to the Lord
Remember

Life is Good and God is Great