krystal T asked: My husband works but only makes about 800.00 a week not taking taxes out or gas out of his check so we do not quailify for healthy start. But there are people who do not work that get free everything from the state and a family working can not get help with [...]
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Medical Insurance?
James B asked: How do you shop for and evaluate medical insurance. I’ve been paying Group Health over $400 per month for a single person and: Dr visits – not covered Prescriptions – not covered Lab tests – not covered Specialist referrals – not covered Vision check – not covered I can’t find anything that [...]
Why are people in the USA against socialized medical insurance when Congresspeople and veterans have it?
Andrew B asked: There are many forms of socialized medical insurance in the world. Many allow free choice of physicans and most allow private practice to exist side by side. Presently, we have some 40 million people without insurance and many of these people take up valuable time and space at out emergency rooms. Many [...]
What is with medical insurance? And why is it too expensive to see a doctor even with insurance?
Krissy asked: My husband and I both pay only $21/month for medical insurance…but when I had to take him to the ER, the insurance only covered $17 and I still have to pay $277! For cryin’ out loud! AND when I was injured (friggin walmart insurance co. denied my claim 4 freakin times!) Not only [...]
What is a medical disorder that allows you to grow on the inside, but not the outside?
Goo~Goo~Girl asked: In the book Freak the Mighty, Freak, (Kevin) has this medical disorder in which he grows on the inside, but he doesn’t grow on the outside. I would really appreciate it if you could tell me the type of disorder he has, and if possible a website on it. THANK YOU!
What type of medical insurance do doctors in eastern Pennsylvania ****?
kcat asked: If they had to treat a preemie, for example, what is a medical insurance plan that doesn’t pay for things consistently, doesn’t pay well, etc? If you were a doctor, what type of insurance would you NOT want to deal with?
What exactly does a medical lab technologist do?
Red asked: I want to know what is their job exactly in the medical field, because I’m going for an interview for the job.
What is the medical term for the feeling you get in your stomach at moment of panic?
allenmarsh78 asked: Does anyone know this? In an instance when you start to suffer panic, mild or severe, and you get that sudden, it’s difficult to describe, but sort of almost a physical anxiousness right in the center of your chest. And then you start to become very aware of the beating of your heart, [...]
Compared to chiropractors, do medical doctors have work very hard to recruit patients for their business?
hmmm… asked: In order for a chiropractor to be successful, he/she also needs to be a good business person. The chiropractors that do well financially are 1) business owners, and 2) really good at marketing and bringing lots of new patients into their practice. I was wondering if medical doctors also need to worry much [...]
What would the medical protocol be in a vicodin and percocet overdose?
sarah820w asked: A friend of mine overdosed after sniffing vicodin and percocet together in addition to drinking a couple glasses of wine. She went to the hospital this morning. I was just wondering what kind of medical attention she would be receiving for an overdose on sniffing such things?