So the first time it happened this year. The doctor by mistake said my gender was female, and this didn't match what Aetna had in their records, so they didn't pay. Months later I get a letter saying that I have to pay, I call Aetna to explain, and they say it's already too late because a few months passed by, and they won't pay it. So now I have to pay a $700 bill.
Last month my ear was clogged and I went for a cleanup. They said no co-pay, I didn't have to pay anything. And just today I got a receipt from them for $110. I haven't called Aetna because it's Sunday, but I have no idea what's the reason this time.
Is there any law, institution, or anything that can support me and have them pay? I don't know if this is too petty to go to a lawyer, or even if it's worth the time it'd take. A big chunk of my check goes to medical insurance and there are ALWAYS problems, and it just feels useless. In reality I've payed exponentially more to them than these $700 + $110 combined (or to every visit to the doctor I've made, for that matter). This is just frustrating, ridiculous, and it makes me feel like I'm pretty much on my own when it comes to my healthcare.
And just to finish, this is around the 5th time that happens. I don't go to the doctor much, but most times there's been a problem.
EDIT: Another piece of information is that the medical clinic is sending me payment notices. It's ridiculous that they're going after me instead of going after Aetna, especially when the mistake wasn't on my side. I hate "playing victim", but in this case, it's difficult to feel like you're in control of the situation.
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