Mad - but still taking it!

[dshobbies]

I received a jury summons from which I needed to be medically excused. The form required 3 lines be filled out by a doctor. I called my pm, the doctor I see most often, asking if he would fill this out for me... he had already filled out another last year. I was told he now charges $50 to fill out any form, even the 3 line jury excuse or DMV handicap application.

I see this doctor anywhere from monthly to every 3 months. He recently stopped taking Blue Cross (now called Anthem) but agreed to charge me the same price. He takes more than 3 lines of notes at every visit.

Though I understand his need and/or desire to make more money, I too am a victim of the insurance companies. He can't be duly compensated by them so he is now turning to his patients. Costs are going up all over but $50 for 3lines? I can't sit on a jury all day and have no choice.

I HATE INSURANCE COMPANIES!!!!!!!