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[ - ] maybe watching a movie would cheer me up... what movies cheer you up? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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Tootsie - in honor of the passing of Sydney Pollack [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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good one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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something's gotta give, love actually, the holiday [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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CADDYSHACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:58 AM Flag
[ - ] I think that a man, who is not my husband, has a crush on me. Very weird. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.30.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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why is it weird? you are prob a confident, attractive woman. embrace it! have some (innocent) fun! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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its not taht unusual. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:01 PM Flag
[ - ] Does it make me a bad person if my nephews seriosly annoy me. I totally think my 2.5 yo nephew is a bully and don't like to be around him. I know he's a little kid, but I really don't like him. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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No - you're normal. Some kids are annoying. What do his parents do about it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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Oh "Johnny" would never push "ben", he's just a normal 2 yo. OR, we let "johnny" do what ever he wants to do. When "ben" is over, they always get in fights - it must be "ben". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:48 AM Flag
[ - ] come straight to the authority: tell me the difference between swinging and wife swapping. my understanding is all wife swappers are swingers, but all swingers are not wife swappers. true? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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I think swingers can be single or married. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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oh i get it. singles cannot be wife swappers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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it's the same thing. wife swapping is just an old fashioned term for swinging. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:36 AM Flag
[ - ] do you believe in anything supernatural? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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I think ghosts/spirits do exist. Someone posted maybe 2 weeks ago about a ghost of the former home owner which only her dd can see/hear. Freaky but I don't think people are all lying about their experiences. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:49 AM Flag
[ - ] freaking out. really freaking. ds fell and needed stitches a few weeks ago. we went to the ER and a plastic surgeon was there and stitched ds up. just got a letter saying something like insurance is not covering most of it and we are responsible for the balance. what do i do? i'm double checking my insurance co's web site to see if he's covered by our insurance, which i thought he was. do you think he'd reduce the amount if i asked? i can't believe how much he is charging. i'm shaking. i didn't even call dh yet. he's going to flip. 59 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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Calm down. This is just a process. This is what insurance companies do. You put in your claim, you fight it out. See what happens. You will deal with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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np she is right. Calm down, keep fighting. Let the doc know you are disputing with ins and not to charge you late fees etc. It will all work out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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Seriously - cannot imagine you are the first person to dispute one of his high bills... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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ita. I have been let off paying for things by doing this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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op: i'm sick over this. the bill is over $2000. i just checked my insurance company web site and he's not on there. although they did pay him something so i'm not really sure what is going on. and yeah, sure it'll work out. i'll pay him. that's how it'll all work out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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worst comes to absolute worst - you garnish wages till it is paid. $2000 is not horrible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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don't just pay it, that's stupid. you need to write a letter to formally dispute their determination. Say that b/c you went to the ER at a network partipating hospital (if it was), you should not be responsible for the difference because you're not given a choice of doctors when at the emergency room. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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op: we were given a choice, i was asked what insurance co we had and was told it wasn't a problem to use this doctor. (although that information was given by a doctor in charge of the emergency room, so in retrospect, he may not know much about insurance companies). who should i call first? the doctor's office, the insurance company, or just leave things and see who contacts me next? (i'm guessing that last option is not a good one) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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^^^the choice was this doctor or a resident. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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but the insurance covered the hospital bill for the er visit right? If so, I think you should fight it with the insurance company. Call the doc and say you are going to try to work something out with the ins co (so they dont send it to a collections agency). Then call ins co to find out exactly why it wasn't covered and you weren't given a choice (sorry but an er resident vs. a plastic surg isn't much of a "choice"). You should probably still do a formal letter to insurance company to retain your rights. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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someone below has a good point. don't make waves until you get a bill from the doctor. If you do, then do what I said above. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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no, don't get involved with the insurance co. they aren't going to pay him anymore and the doctor isn't likely going to seek the balance. Drs do this all the time. THey submit more to insurnace then insurnace is willing to pay them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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op: this is ahuge difference. they basically paid the 400 for the ER visit but not the 2400 for the "repair". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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^^you think the doctor won't really demand the balance? should i call them or ignore it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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Your insurance should pay for the services of a doctor in the ER. If you are saying they paid NOTHING, for the doctor, then you may need to call ins. However, this does not sound like what you describe below. These letters can be confusing, however I think you need to calm down, read the letter carefully, figure out who it is from and what it actually says before you fly off the handle and start making calls. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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i'm calm now, thanks. it's definitely from the doctor. and a copy of the letter the doctor sent to the insurance company asking for more reimbursement. they charged 2800 for the procedure and the ER visit and the insurance co reimbursed $400. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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well then I think the dr. is screwed. becuase 1) he should have told you that this is an elective procedure (i.e. plastic surgeon vs. ER doc) that may not be covered and I believe you have to sign to accept the waiver of insuruance (or wahtever it is called). Now hearing all your facts I think you should call the DR and tell them just that. No one told you in the hospital that this wouldn't be covered becuase it is elective and you aren't paying it. He can re-submitt, but you aren't paying it. He will probably work out some payment plan or rduced bill with you, if you handle it nicely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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thank you to the poster above this (dr is screwed post. you have no reply button). i'm going to call the doctor to touch base with them but i think i'll fight them if they want me to pay the balance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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you're welcome. I also answered below that you can also see if the insurance co will change their position and pay him more (unlikely but you can try). Sorry if I confused you, I just didn't understand all your facts. Generally speaking if the hpsotial takes you insurnace you shouldn't be responisbile for any aditional payment beyond what your plan requires (co-pay, deductible, etc.) Hwoever for elective procedures it is different, but they should tell you that. Also you can ask the dr. to resubmit to ins. decribing it as medically ness. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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i'll talk to them. it seems like he already resubmitted it and that's what he sent me, a copy of that. thanks very much for all your help and all the other posters. i have to go now but really thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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happens ALLLLLL the time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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ITA. calm down. you can fight it and you should. First call the inusrance company to find out why they're not covering it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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i reread the letter and apparently he's a nonparticipating provider. i guess they covered it b/c it was an emergency room visit? i'm confused b/c i thought i don't have a preferred provider plan, i have to use someone who is ont the list. (every time i think i got the hang of this insurance company stuff, something else happens. argh) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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every plan is different. however, your insruance should cover your ER visit and doctors who work ER shifts KNOW that they won't get reimbursed their private rates when covering ER shifts becuase all the people who come in don't necc have the particular ins that the dr. aprticiaptes in. However the dr. still may submit his normal bill, and then take what he can get. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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but how does that work with the people using the doctor? a doctor can then turn around and say "i'm charging $10,000 for that service and you are liable for whatever the insurance company doesn't pay". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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ok, i got it. that actually makes a lot of sense. the insurance company did pay about 15% of his total bill. you're saying that i'm not responsible for whatever the insurance company is not paying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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acutally I have amended my answer. I didn't know all your facts. You may be responsible becuase plastic surgeon is elective. However you can fight it out with the insurance (which you proably won't win) and/or contact the dr. for a reduced rate. Sorry for hte confusion, but you kept changing your description of what was happening. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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darn. the whole dumb thing is that i would've used the resident if i knew it was going to cost this much. it's not in a place where scarring is an issue. and i even asked beforehand. i'm going to call the doctor and see what they say. this is a lot of money for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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np: and doctors are better tahn most at working something out if you have a hard timepaying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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Can you speak to someone at your insurance co? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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np: keep talking to the parties involved. The ins. co hopes you will just accept this and not bug them. Bug them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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no need to talk to insurance yet. The Dr. is handling with the insurance at this point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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WAIT--you are not sure if A. the doctor is covered by your plan or B. your son is covered under your policy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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my son is definitely covered under my policy. i thought the doctor was covered as well but apparently it's not so simple. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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You have gotten some good advice elsewhere. Basically, (assuming you don't have an old fashioned indemnity plan (like Blue Cross Blue Shield of old) but rather an hmo or some similar type of insurance...) your insurance company has a contract with this hospital. You are fine. On this one, the insurance company is your advocate. Keep a pad of paper with you and write down every call. Keep good records and remember, there is a reason you pay thousands of dollars a year out of your paycheck for this. Call the insurance company get their two cents. Then call the hospital, tell them what was said. If they say anything more than, "Thank you for following up." Tell them to call the insurance company. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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op: thanks. i called the doctor and they are closed today. i'll call them and then depending on what they say, i'll speak to the insurance company as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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if you don't like what the doctor says, call the hospital. You signed an agreement with the hospital. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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If doctor got paid by your insurance and is billing you for the balance that is wrong. he cant do that, unless he is aout of network and amount insurance considers resonable and customary is lower than his bill. even then you should fight fight fight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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i'm going to check the letter again. i think it says somethign about nonparticipating providers. i'm going to get the letter to check [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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ok. i'm rereading it again. (thank you, i totally needed someone to calm me down and actually read it). it's two pages, first is a bill showing what they charged and what insurance paid and the balance due. the second page is a copy of the letter they sent to the insurance company saying "please consider additional payment on the attached claim...it was paid at a participating providers rate and [this doctor] is a nonparticipating provider". goes on to say that this letter is also informing the patient that the balance is his (my!) responsibility. OK. so should i call the doctor's office or the insurance company first or not call anyone [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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right now, i'd leave it. if teh doctor tries to bill you, then you have an issue, but a lot of them don't bother [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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this is not a bill! Don't pay it. This is the insurance company telling you that the DOCTOR billed them MORE than they were willing to pay and since he is out of network you will be rsponsible for any balance that the DOCTOR might seek to recover. However the DOCTOR will need to send you a bill directly. In all likelyhood this probably happens all the time and the DOCTOR won't bill you. He probably just submits his normal rate and takes what he can get from the insruance company. He expects not to be paid his full amount when he covers ER shifts. You can, if you are really worried about it, call the DOCTOR and inquire whether they are intending to bill you for hte balance and if so discuss with them why you can't or shouldn't have to pay it. But in this instnace it doesn't sound like this is an issue for your insurnace company--all they were doing was telling you that he is out of netnwork and therefore they are only paying him the in network rates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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i think i'm going to call the doctor. i'm pretty sure this is from the doctor, basically giving me a copy of what he sent the insurance company adn saying that i'm required to pay the balance. i don't know if he'd make me pay it. maybe he's doing this the same way he's sending the bill to the insurance company - if i pay it, great. at least, i hope so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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DON'T! wait. Who is the letter from. Did you check the retun address? This sounds like a standard Explanation of Benefits letter from your insurance company. if it is not from the doctor, you sholdn't call him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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ITTA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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no, it's from the doctor. definitely. but the second page is a copy of the letter the doctor submitted to insurance compnay asking them for more money. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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ok, if you are still there I have read all your posts. Things like having a plastic surgieon do stiches vs. the regular er doctor are considered not medically necc and therefore insurance likely won't pay it. He submitted his bill to them in the hopes that they would pay it, but obviously they did not. So now he would like you to pay it. You should call him and explain that no one told you it wouldn't be covered or that it is elective and you can't pay this bill and never would have requested a plastic surgeon if you knew how much it would cost. THey will proabbly work something out with you. You can also resubmit to the insurance and appeal their decision not to pay, however this is a long process and a PAIN in the ass. But likely the doctor will wait for a resolution of that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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yes, i'm still here. i will call him and say that i thought it was covered under the insurance. i'll see how adamant they are and then go from there. and fwiw, i didn't even request him. they said "oh, the plastic surgeon is coming for another patient, do you want him to do your stitches as well". and then i asked them what the downside of using a plastic surgeon and they asked what insurance i had and said it wouldn't be a problem. thanks very much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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if that is the case, if you can find out who actually told you that, you can put that in your letter to ins. co if you shoose to appeal it. and also make sure you tell the dr. that. Generally drs understand this kind of stuff. try and play on his sympathy and your "ignorance" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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i would ask the doctor if he can compromise with you because you were under the impression that he would be covered by the insurance plan. maybe he'll eat the difference or he'll ask for less money. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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OP: thank you all very much. i have to get off now but i'm going to come back and read all responses that i missed. you've been a huge help. thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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The first thing I thought of when I read your post was about a post made a couple of weeks ago. Do a search on [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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whoops.. do a search on "insurance industry" and read the post with 113 replies. The insurance industry makes a habit of denying claims so that they are off the hook to pay the doctors. This was written by someone who did the denying. Don't freak, it's all part of the game. It's just a very, very annoying process. I would definitely agree with the idea of not paying money and hoping to get reimbursed. I think you've got a snowballs chance in hell of seeing any money from an insurance company. Doctors deal with this crap all of the time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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wow. just read it. that's crazy. i haven't had problems like that with my insurance. but i'm getting ready for war. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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I would call the dr/hospital billing dept. Even tho they sent you this letter, you should talk to them about it, walk them through what happened. They are often better at negotiating w/insurance cos than we are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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Above all, remember that the doctor must NOT be paid for work he performed. Doctors are a drain on society, and while others should be paid for their services, doctors should not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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It seems odd, because if he was on staff at the hospital, he should take your insurance, if the hospital accepted it. Definitely dispute it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:12 PM Flag
[ - ] 13 hour road trip mom: do you think it would be unsafe to seat 13mo DD in a forward facing seat? am thinking she'll be a lot better on the car facing forward and able to see us etc... 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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Is she over 20 lbs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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not quite, about 18-19 i think [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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I thought you could start facing forward at a year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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np. she is 13mo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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AND baby must be over 20 lbs. I wouldnl't [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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Only if she is over the required weight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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I wouldn't. Let's say you got into an accident and she got hurt but wouldn't have if you faced her facing the rear instead of the front. If you could live with yourself then do it, but I would always blame myself. We have a 6 hour ride and 14 month old is still around 19 lbs and she is rear facing. Don't mess with your toddler's safety. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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ITA! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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especially not since you're going to be in the car for such a long time (higher likelihood of something happening) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:38 AM Flag
[ - ] Those of you who got dc accepted into public pre-k in NYC: what are you going to do with the $ you would have had to spend on private? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.30.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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save it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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Our child went to public prek. We never planned on private preschool in nyc. I don't understand your question. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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Not everyone is lucky enough to get a spot in public preK and would have to then pay for private preschool or keep dc at home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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exactly. That is what I meant. Not everyone who applies to public prek even considers sending a child to private preschool so the assumption that there is money left on the table is a faulty one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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It's based on general life experience though. Many women work and cannot stay at home with dc until K. And in our society now it's common to send dc to preschool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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Many public prek programs are 2 and 1/2 hours long. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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we don't have to pay daycare costs now; we weren't planning on private/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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keep it in savings/spend some on extra classes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:34 AM Flag
[ - ] why is everyone talking about the lottery for citywides today? did doe make an official announcement? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.30.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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Lottery for D3 schools was announced. That's it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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does that mean G&T placements will come out soon? I guesss they don't want people playing musical chairs from lottery spots to G&T, so I see that as a good sign [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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See - there is no way they will have answers on the G&T stuff by June 5th - so why do the lottery now, before people have heard about G&T. It doesn't make sense to me! The good news is - at least after the lottery if we haven't heard from G&T - we will know by what date people have to accept. One would think they would have til after G&T placements, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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yes, I think they are coordinating these. probably will announce lottery results and then get G&T placements out before people have to decide. then all will come together at same time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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Meaning - decision day would be same deadline for both? One could only hope for such coordination, and it makes sense! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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that is my prediction. let's hope! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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d3 schools or citywides? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:58 AM Flag
[ - ] i never had opinion about private school, until I found UB. Now I think private school is quite possibly the worst thing in hte world and does nothing but make the parents nuts, shelter the kids and basically ruin public education for everyone else. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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LOL! How is private school ruining public school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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Parents with money are abandoning them instead of investing in them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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but public schools are funded by taxes. People who spend $$ on private school are paying twice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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It's not enough. I should have said $$ and time. Public schools are seriously underfunded. Parents who give a crap about education are leaving the public school system, leaving only poor parents who don't have an option (or the resourses to help)or don't care. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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well then maybe we need to "invest" in vouchers so that they will have options too. We need competition. There is plenty of $$ going to public schools. It is poorly spent on administration and union crap. It needs to be streamlined. Throwing more $$ at it isn't going to fix the problem [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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I agree that the system is outdated and needs to be completely overhauled. I disagree that there is plenty of money, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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well, if you look at what public school spend per student, most of the time it is equal to or greater than what private schools spend. If we could cut out the admin, and the red tape and all of that, maybe we could get a real look at what actually needs to be spent. I'm open to whatever needs to be done. I think competition is the way to go though and not cutting off options [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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I agree that there is alot of red tape and over bloated admins. However, public schools require alot more money to run than private schools becuase they are gerneally part of larger school systems and they have different demands and requirements on them. Plus, private schools have HUGE endowments, and the students get lots of extras from the rich parents who are willing and to pay and put in the time. You can't just look at the per capita spent of students, there is a lot more that goes into it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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This is absurd. If there were no private schools all private school parents would crowd the best publics even more than they already are, and the crappy ones would stay just as crappy. No private school parent would set a foot in there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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School Counselor here who has a very high HHI because DH is a senior level manager in IB. ITTTTA, and that is why my dcs go private. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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^^^^that should read public! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:03 PM Flag
[ - ] are people reposting the same tings over and over again, or is UB recylcing posts to give the illusion of more activty? Becuase I keep seeing the same things day after day. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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i haven't seen posts recycled but i have had instances where people replied to a post hours after it was posted. i think it's b/c they have it on the front screen or on the most popular, so people respond to it even if it's not current. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:34 AM Flag
[ - ] totally snipped a bit off my nb's thumb cutting his nails for the first time --- cried a bit, bled a bit - bacitracin? nothing? (1st time mom, can you tell?) 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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just clean it, no bacitracin if he uts his hands in his mouth. poor you, I still shudder when I think about the time i did thes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:33 AM Flag
[ - ] DOE website STILL says that placements will be mailed BY early June. I would love to know what they define as early June. To mean - that means the first week of June. Second and third are mid june. Last week is late June. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.30.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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I bet they will update the site next week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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And say what - mid to late June? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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mid-June [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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ITA. You have to take this day by day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone know if you can take the ERB on site at any of the following schools: Children's Aid, Barrow St., First Presbyterian, Village Kids, Corlears, Beginnings, Chelsea Day, City and Country, Jack and Jill or UPNS? Trying to come up with a list of preschools for the fall to send applications, and I have a preference for schools that offer the test there. Thanks for any help! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.30.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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So not a reason to choose a preschool. FWIW, we tested dc onsite and I wish that we had gone to a testing center. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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Phone the schools or look on their websites. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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Not on your list, but VPC does. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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i know jack and jill does [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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