Originally Posted by
datlas
Hey I need a reality check, at least from those who are employed.
I just saw a patient who I have known for over 15 years. He said he was probably going to see a different doctor in the future. His reason? His wife (a nurse) interviewed for a job with my organization (different office) and was given an offer but told that health benefits have a 60 day "wait," and he thought that was unfair and mean.
I asked my office manager and she seems to think this is pretty much standard operating procedure for the 21st century.
Any thoughts or feedback?
I told the patient I am sorry about the situation and respect his decision if he wants to get his care elsewhere. He was pretty firm about how he felt.
A 30 or 60 day wait is commonplace. A lot of companies have a policy that if you are covered for 1 day, the coverage extends to the end of the month. At most you go 30 days paying Cobra - if the company is large enough to be required to offer it. I think it is >20 employees. No reason, in my opinion, to get that hacked off about it. Sounds like he is living paycheck to paycheck.