Posts by Casey Jones5

This whole thing is such a joke! I was just looking over my bank statements out of pure curiosity, and it turns out since October 1st, 2021, my deficit has ballooned from $25,800 to $27,300 🤣

The Illuminati and those reptilian types have been pulling the strings on the accounting and the math for decades now, so don't act surprised when the books don't add up—it’s exactly how they want it

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Jose Miller3 said:I don't get it. Why would anyone even try to charge her? 😕

She knew she needed to get covered, but she just wouldn't do it. She fell, broke something, and needed medical help—so she got it. That's that.

Why couldn't she just... pay for it? Without someone trying to "get back" at her or anything like that? 😕

My bad, I honestly don't follow how this process works 😬

She’s got maybe about $2000 coming in every month, and once those dollars are converted, that's what she has to work with. Honestly, if they could just let her set up a payment plan, it would solve everything, but since she can't afford it upfront, they feel like they have to come after her. 😬

stormylynx4 said:She’ll probably just figure out exactly what she has in her US bank accounts, file the lawsuit, and then let the estate handle the rest if she doesn't make it. It's worth remembering that an inheritance isn't just about the cash and the real estate—it includes all the debts, too.
Now that you’ve laid out the full story, I honestly hope they get billed for every single cent. It takes a special kind of nerve to shamelessly use healthcare services you refuse to pay for just because you don't want to "dip into your retirement." Where exactly do they think our seniors' Social Security is coming from? If this person is a resident here in the US, they had an obligation to pay into the system, and I hope the IRS comes knocking on their door regarding that American pension. It’s a shame doctors aren't allowed to turn away these cheapskates who want to use everything everyone else pays for while leaving others to fend for themselves.

Sure, but if there's absolutely nothing left in the US, how are they supposed to collect? I mean, I agree that letting people just die without being hounded would be more decent, but we all know nobody's actually going to do that. 😬

Jose Miller3 said:Ha, well, I guess the obvious answer is just "let that centenarian pay for it using their American pension" 🤷

I’d love for things to work that way too, really, but I don't see how the US government is supposed to collect a dime from a pension that's being deposited into a bank account over in America. 😬

stormylynx4 said:I'm not quite following—is this person a permanent resident returning to the US to stay, or were they just visiting the States to see their old home one last time?
If it's the first case, they would have been legally required to set up a contract with the local health department. If it's the second, travel insurance should have covered them. From what I know, there isn't a reciprocal agreement between the US and here for covering medical services for Americans, so arriving without insurance is a gamble that isn't very smart.
American citizens should be aware that Medicare and most private health insurance plans do not cover Any Medical Care in the US — basically, they need to have travel insurance sorted out before they even leave.

Either way, my advice is to keep every single receipt and log every expense. That way, if things take a turn for the worse, you'll have the right to claim those costs during the estate settlement, because let's face it, this bill isn't going to be cheap.

Well, the person involved actually knew all that, but they refused to register for coverage because they were terrified it would eat too much into their Social Security. They sold off everything they owned in the US, moved back here, and then signed up. Since they aren't drawing a pension locally—it's all paid out in the US—they just withdraw the cash via checks while they're here. Everyone saw this coming, but honestly, trying to explain logic to someone nearing a hundred years old is a losing battle.🙏

Jose Miller3 said:500-$333 a day means 5000-$3333 for 10 days. Multiplying by 10 shouldn't be *that* hard 😬

Hip surgery—assuming it's a replacement (which, given their age, it almost certainly is)—is definitely not going to be under $16667.

It shouldn't be, but man, it's been a long day. Either I misread the $250-$500 range or I was doing quick math for five days in my head and gave myself a little false hope thinking, "Hey, maybe it won't be that bad."😬

It wasn't an artificial hip, it was more like "screws, plates, and metal" type of deal. I haven't heard all the specifics yet, but they'll likely be stuck in bed for about ten days. I'm assuming if it's not a full prosthetic hip, it won't hit that $50k mark.😬

Thanks for the heads-up! I actually tried asking at the hospital, but they won't tell you a single thing until the patient is officially discharged, so you basically just get hit with the bill as a total shock at the very end 😬

If we're looking at roughly $500-$333 per day, then at least I can run the math for a ten-day stay and expect it to land somewhere between $2,500 and $5,000. The ambulance ride to get the person to the hospital ended up costing about $400, so now my main task is just waiting to see what the hip surgery costs—that’s definitely going to be the real kicker 😬

Hey there.

I’m trying to track down some info here, so if anyone has any insight, I’d really appreciate it. We’re dealing with an elderly person who recently moved back to the States from overseas at 95 years old, and naturally, they had a bad fall and ended up completely broken. It ended with an ambulance rush to the hospital because they can’t even stand up due to the pain and everything else. Normally, a few days of bed rest might fix things, but since this person has spent their entire life dodging health insurance, we’re looking at a massive headache 😬

Does anyone have a clue what kind of bill we're looking at, or where I can even find a price list for services when you don't have standard health coverage?

Thanks a ton.🙏

Hey everyone, thanks in advance for any help here. If anyone could help me make sense of this, I’d really appreciate it.

So, here’s the situation: I have an elderly couple living next door to me. One of them, a 69-year-old man, just went through surgery for a pancreatic issue. They were handed a mountain of paperwork and have been told they’ll need to head back to the Mayo Clinic for follow-up exams and various other appointments. The doctors have given them a lot of medical jargon, but they’re stuck on one fundamental question they haven't quite grasped yet: was the tumor malignant? And more importantly, are all these upcoming tests mandatory because of the nature of what happened, or are they just standard procedure? I can't step in and give them medical advice myself, but if someone could look at the details provided below and give me a plain-English summary of what actually occurred and what the road ahead looks like, that would be huge. Also, if there are specific sections in these reports that I should keep an eye on, please let me know.

Here is the pathology requisition:

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And these are the discharge papers and test results:

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I realize this is a lot to digest, but they are honestly terrified, and I want to be able to explain things to them in a way that doesn't sound like a textbook so I can hopefully ease their minds. If anyone can break this down for me, I'll pass it along to them. Thanks again!

Look, I realize this could go a dozen different ways. I’m not out here looking for some magic silver bullet, because I know that doesn't exist. I just wanted to see if there were any small things that might offer a bit of relief. It feels to me like she’s refusing the hospital too, mostly because she just doesn't want to go through the hassle anymore, and at this point, what can you even do?

We spoke on the phone earlier, and judging by her voice, she seems more lucid and back to herself, but the reality is she hasn't touched any food in two days because she's terrified of throwing up. She’ll take water when she's thirsty, but that's about it. Her blood pressure is sitting at 88/65, which is pretty shocking given how high it usually runs, and she’s actually sleeping quite well—she mentioned she hasn't slept that soundly in ages. So, maybe she really is turning a corner, or maybe she's just having one last moment of peace before the end.

We’ll have a better idea of where we stand tomorrow. My biggest worry right now is the total lack of appetite; I'm at a loss for what to suggest to the family when she rejects absolutely everything, but she really needs to get something down eventually.🤷

I'm just waiting for that moment where she starts seeing things, like seeing her late husband standing in the room or something along those lines. If that happens, then I'll know for sure that the end is near. But for now, it honestly just looks like she had a devastatingly bad week.

Thanks for all the input.🙂

Hi everyone.

I’ve been scanning the subforums, but I couldn't find an existing thread that fits this situation. If there's a more appropriate section for this, please feel free to move 😬
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To get straight to the point, I’ve been looking after the individual mentioned above for a few years now. Even though I live out of state, I have a solid network of local people and neighbors who step up to handle everything—grocery runs, errands, you name it.

For years, things were manageable; we dealt with the occasional slip in the bathroom, but honestly, that's just part of the territory when someone reaches this stage of life.😬

However, over the last few days, things have taken a turn for the worse. She’s barely eating anything, she’s vomiting constantly, and her strength is just gone. Mentally, too, I get the sense she’s starting to drift away, at least from what I can gather over the phone. A couple of days ago, she couldn't even pull herself up off the couch, even with people physically supporting her; it was as if her legs simply wouldn't respond, almost like they weren't even there anymore.

On top of that, we're dealing with frequent, uncontrollable bladder and bowel issues. We use pads and diapers, but nothing seems to hold, so there is always a significant mess to deal with (apologies to anyone with a vivid imagination here 😬).

The biggest hurdle is that she is absolutely refusing to go to the hospital, which leaves us feeling completely stuck. Is there anything at all that can be done in a home-care setting just to provide some comfort, even if we can't actually fix the underlying issues?

If she tries to sip some broth, she usually ends up throwing it back up, and if she manages any solid food, it just comes out the other end shortly after.😬

I realize that at 95 years old, maybe this is just how the clock winds down, but if there is any way to make this easier for her, I am open to any and all advice.

Thanks in advance.

Out of nowhere, after about two months of solid use, everything just froze up on me. I was stuck with nothing but a cursor moving aimlessly on the screen. After a hard reboot, the SSD has completely vanished—my laptop won't even acknowledge it exists. 😁

I’ve already pulled it out and tried it in a different laptop and a desktop, but the result is always the same. It’s totally invisible, not showing up in the BIOS or any other diagnostic tool. At this point, my best guess is that the controller just kicked the bucket. 😬

So, is there anything left for me to try here, or is this thing officially a paperweight?

Second thing: I picked this up from StubHub late last year while I was visiting the US. Since I'm not actually in the States right now, I have a bit of a dilemma before September. I can either try going through the ADATA RMA process myself, or just wait until I'm back in the US to handle the warranty claim through StubHub. I'm assuming they'll wrap things up within a month or so. 😬

Has anyone here dealt with the ADATA RMA procedure before? What’s their reputation like? Or, does anyone have experience dealing with StubHub warranties when it comes to hardware failures like this?

Thanks in advance. 🕺

So, if I've got this right, let's say my 27th birthday falls on June 15, 2017. Does that mean starting January 1, 2018, I stop paying that specific $1.75 fee and just move over to the standard rate, plus whatever goes with the Chase Mobile app which is free for me now?

Basically, they don't flip the switch to those higher fees the actual month I turn 27, but rather wait until the end of the calendar year in which I hit 27? 🤔

I'm asking because I haven't been a student for ages, and I actually moved away during that time—though the bank is completely clueless about it. Instead of being flagged for a non-resident account, I've somehow been sitting on a student account for several years now (which has saved me a decent amount of money on 😬 fees), so I just want to know so I can prepare myself to close it out next year. 🙏

You aren't even going to get a PIN out of this, considering that card doesn't have one, nor does it even support that kind of functionality anyway.

vividsailor7 said:Maybe a brain tumor🤷

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Wait, wouldn't something like that be covered by insurance or some kind of specialized coverage for critical illnesses and stuff like that?

This might come across as a bit strange or even a little foolish, but here’s the situation: I have a nagging suspicion that someone I’ve known for a long time has been hiding some pretty serious health issues from me. 😢

I've been suspecting this for a while now, but I'm feeling almost certain lately because this person recently paid for something—I'm not entirely sure what, but I know it involved some kind of hospital treatment—in the amount of roughly $4000.

I actually tried asking them directly before I knew about this payment, but that didn't help one bit; if anything, it just made things worse, so I can't afford to risk a confrontation like that again. 😢

Aside from that price tag, I don't have much more information, but I'll tell you what I can. This individual (male) suffers from frequent, debilitating headaches, an erratic appetite—sometimes he eats like it's the end of the world, other times he won't eat at all for days—he's always thin, he's become quite withdrawn, and he often feels so weak he can barely stand. He also gets nosebleeds occasionally, usually alongside those headaches.

On top of that, I know that once a month he buys some kind of medication, and he pays about $67 per box for it. (He has supplemental insurance, but I don't know if his specific needs are covered by his standard Medicare plan or not). He's been dealing with all of this for about six months now.

One more thing—I'm not sure if it's related, but he's also developed this irrational fear of the dark. 😕

I apologize for bringing up such a silly topic here, but I wasn't sure where else to turn. If anyone knows of any procedure, surgery, or therapy that Medicare wouldn't cover which might cost approximately that much, please let me know.

The problem is, I'm not even sure if that $4000 was a flat fee or if it was perhaps a per-session charge.

So, if anyone has any knowledge of surgeries or treatments for symptoms like these that would fall somewhere in the range of $10,000 to $10000, I would be incredibly grateful.

Again, my apologies for the nature of this post, and thank you so much for any insight you can provide.

Look, just to clear things up for anyone else still sitting on the fence about whether they want to become a potential donor or not: what they actually take is only about 5% of your bone marrow. Your body fully replenishes that in about six weeks, and from what I’ve gathered through my own research, the scarring isn't nearly as significant as people make it out to be. 😬

Now, there's one thing I'm curious about. Once we are registered as potential donors, does that status apply strictly within the US, or does it extend to other countries as well?

Patrick Nelson10 said:Does anyone have a good dermatologist they can recommend in San Francisco?

Not right now, though I can certainly tell you who to avoid—specifically Dr. Anderson. It’s strange how some people swear by her, but in my experience, she just puts you through a few minutes of discomfort before prescribing whatever product happens to be plastered on a giant advertisement in her office that month.🤷

I’m looking for a reliable dentist out in San Diego who takes Medicare—someone I can actually trust to fix my teeth without ending up with a massive headache or making the problem ten times worse than it was before. 😁

thanks div>

As long as you're just transferring funds into your own account, there’s no tax trigger involved, so honestly, feel free to go ahead and take it

That black card from JPMorgan Chase is honestly unbeatable when you're dealing with PayPal or anything else online. I’m not sure why you were having trouble with the OTP, but that should have worked just fine without any issues.