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Old 08-02-2011, 06:36 AM  
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I tried to make a doctor's appointment to get a physical. I have insurance, but apparently they don't cover a physical exam. I said not to worry about it, that I would just pay cash. They told me that they can't accept cash, or credit, that they can only make appointments for what a person's insurance covers. I even offered to pay up front for the exam, the blood work, and anything else that needs to be done. They still declined.

Anyone else experience anything similar? Is this standard practice now in the USA?
You can find doctors that will take a check (Self-pay). The reason why there are some that won't take "self pay" is that they can charge insurance companies more than when they are charging patients directly.


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