tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787147048265677405.post7099739268073049622..comments2023-03-31T09:49:23.815-04:00Comments on Jacob Leffler's Short Attention Span Theatre: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Playing DoctorJacob Leffler presents.............. SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATREhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04731073459841678075noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787147048265677405.post-29735921251516351002011-01-03T09:42:29.138-05:002011-01-03T09:42:29.138-05:00Wow this is a great resource.. I’m enjoying it.. g...Wow this is a great resource.. I’m enjoying it.. good articleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787147048265677405.post-62710854832153275422010-12-31T11:01:22.906-05:002010-12-31T11:01:22.906-05:00Superb blog post, I have book marked this internet...Superb blog post, I have book marked this internet site so ideally I’ll see much more on this subject in the foreseeable future!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787147048265677405.post-59504453674011659432009-08-18T08:43:38.830-04:002009-08-18T08:43:38.830-04:00Anthem is, without a doubt, the worst med insuranc...Anthem is, without a doubt, the worst med insurance company I've dealt with in over 30 years. They refuse to pay for scripts written for over what they consider R&C without them speaking to the doctor directly. Most doctors won't bother with this hassle, as they know the outcome won't be favorable. My wife suffers from Migraines and requires Imitrex tablets. Imitrex tabs cost 25.00- 30.00 EACH. The doctor writes her a scripts for 54 tabs over 3 months since the plan requires 3 month mail order for anything other than emergency meds. We send it off and a week later receive our order of not 54, but 27 tabs. We call up Anthem- hey where's the other 27 tabs. The answer we get is the plan won't subsidize more than 9 tabs per month. The 3 month entitlement is 27 tabs total. That leaves us paying for 27 tabs out of pocket at roughly $25.00 each.<br />They told us that if the doctor calls them they could authorize more. We speak to the doctor, and he basically tells us to forget it. The doctor doesn't want to deal with Anthem because he knows its a huge hassle, and the outcome won't be favorable. The doctor told that to my wife. I've dealt with this nonsense before with Anthem and it's the same old story. I switched companies and we weren't under Anthem, and I had no problems with the scripts. The company changed to Anthem and I was like- oh great. Sure enough- SOS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787147048265677405.post-80403334047186460472008-12-02T23:04:00.000-05:002008-12-02T23:04:00.000-05:00PJ - My company does not use Anthem. Happy to tal...PJ - My company does not use Anthem. Happy to talk to you in the am - we have a pretty good plan, pretty good package we offer our staff. <BR/><BR/>Give me a buzz and I will be happy to chat. The beauty of the free market - there are a LOT of options and a LOT of insurance companies to choose from. Many of which are as good if not better than Anthem.Jacob Leffler presents.............. SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATREhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731073459841678075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787147048265677405.post-176465936612333052008-12-02T22:11:00.000-05:002008-12-02T22:11:00.000-05:00I fight Anthem constantly as well. We're deciding...I fight Anthem constantly as well. We're deciding tomorrow to re-up for another tour with Blue Cross Blue Shaft.<BR/><BR/>Do you have a credible option for your business insurance at this point? We got to make a decision quickly.<BR/><BR/>I'm gonna give you a ring in the morning since we are in the same boat.Peter Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672891880639330764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787147048265677405.post-66954526713786739712008-12-02T10:51:00.000-05:002008-12-02T10:51:00.000-05:00Thanks Bill. It is unfortunate. I will follow up...Thanks Bill. It is unfortunate. I will follow up with another post because this is developing, but again, they seem to be dropping the ball and those most likely to be negatively affected are their customers - the very people that keep them in business. I guess we'll see.Jacob Leffler presents.............. SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATREhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731073459841678075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787147048265677405.post-12994326153476329922008-12-02T09:37:00.000-05:002008-12-02T09:37:00.000-05:00I hope your wife is better. Anthem is a house of c...I hope your wife is better. Anthem is a house of cards and will go the way of Conseco. To your point Jacob, it's just a matter of time. I have my own story with them that resulted in my out of pocket in the five figures because of denial but that's a long point. Finally, Jacob nice rant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787147048265677405.post-8387195142033165722008-11-26T21:57:00.000-05:002008-11-26T21:57:00.000-05:00You know PJ I may not have agreed with your commen...You know PJ I may not have agreed with your comments 12 months ago, but in light of all that has gone on this year, and all of the garbage that has reared its head recently with respect to these companies, I say today that you are on to somethingJacob Leffler presents.............. SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATREhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731073459841678075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787147048265677405.post-34225145254258046652008-11-26T21:45:00.000-05:002008-11-26T21:45:00.000-05:00people used to complain the lawyers are ruining ev...people used to complain the lawyers are ruining everything. I'm here to tell you it's the fcking MBA's to watch out for.Peter Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672891880639330764noreply@blogger.com