Being back home, chillin with my family, my sister, her children, my mom... it feels really good😩
Did I just employ the "Treat Them Like You are A Kindergarten Teacher Again" method with my insurance company today? I surely did. Did it work? Probably better than intended because I made an actual doctor feel contrite.
So, my insurance has been trying to not cover my SNRI because it is new on the market and no generic available yet, so pricey.
I apply for a refill and the request gets locked for review. Again. For the 3rd time.
This time I call and immediately ask to speak to the actual doctor making these clinical decisions. Very politely. Must be a slow day because they allow it.
ME: [Teacher voice] I'm calling in regards to the SNRI you have placed a lock on. Why was this decision made?
DOC: Well, there are dozens of other medications on the market in that tier, and far cheaper for you and [insurer]. We have sent a request to your doctor to consider alternatives.
ME: I am aware of that. So, can you do me a HUGE favor and look up my prescription history really quickly and tell me how many SSRIs and SNRIs were only filled once in 2022 for me, showing they were poorly tolerated?
DOC: It looks like eight.
ME: Great job! Now, can you please look at my genetic test for psychiatric drug tolerance and tell me how many medications are listed in the safe category?
DOC: Two.
ME: Awesome! Now, can you tell me what type that other drug is that I'm not taking?
DOC: Yeah, totally, it's an MAOI.
ME: That's correct, you're really knowledgeable! Should I be taking something as dangerous as an MAOI with my other medications, or even just in general?
DOC: It's contraindicated for sure.
ME: It is! So true! So, last question since you've been incredibly smart and helpful. Is it less expensive for [insurer] to pay out for the medication knowing they already get a huge manufacturer discount anyway, or is it more expensive for them to pay for me to need potentially long-term inpatient psychiatric care?
DOC: I'll clear the code, ma'am and flag it as medically necessary. I'm sorry about this.
ME: I appreciate you SO MUCH. You have a great day now.
WALGREENS PHARMACY TECH WITH 5 NOSE RINGS AND PURPLE HAIR STARING AT ME: ........... OKAY! It'll be ready in five minutes. You wanna come work here?
toddreu
She’s picking him up from kitten school and he’s telling her about his day
For the first time in Saint Louis Zoo history, a cheetah has given birth to 8 cheetah cubs .
Awww look at their faces! I want to cuddle them!!
But I wont.
“Bitch, I hope the fuck you do! You’ll be a dead son of a bitch, I’ll tell you that!”
In the midst of the storm i fuckin landed a job ive been interviewing with for the last 3 months!! They couldnt hire me for the position i applied for but they really liked me so they invited me to take another position, guaranteed a promotion and pay raise after half a year AND told me once things open up in the field i was initially interested in that theyll help me transition into that field!
Benefits, insurance, full time with opportunities for overtime, i can still freelance on the side! Theyre gonna pay for my CDL and other commercial licenses once they promote me😭😭
I been bustin my ass this month and frfr for the last 3 months and FORREAL FORREAL the whole year. This shits been hard as hell and finally a ray of light burns the back of my neck lol. Thank whatever higher forces may be responsible because i fuckin needed this. I can get back on my feet, help my mom get on hers and get back to starting my own businesses and regaining my personal preferred skillset
I’m sorry!!! I’m sorry that we can’t go back!!! And for all the things we can’t remember. But I’m glad we did it!! The love will always be there!
“I still love the people I’ve loved, even if I cross the street to avoid them.”
— Uma Thurman
lady who picked up her laptop a minute ago gave me a little origami crow that was like a billion milligrams of dopamine directly into my brain
