Apparently the paperwork was in processing, as the computer system now says my Zyrtec was approved.
The online system still says the prescription was cancelled, but since we’re talking about a matter of hours.
I do like that we can harrass computers these days rather than having to deal with people.
Managed Care SUCKS!
About a week ago, I sent off a set of prescriptions to Medco Health plan. If you look at my insurance plans fine print, they manage care some medications, in particular, allergy medications.
By the way, Zyrtec is $50 for 90 days with my plan. Claritin is $20.99 for 30 days from drugstore.com. Guess what I want to do?
The doctor has to fill out an additional form, and if they don’t fill it out right you don’t get it.
They claim they haven’t heard from the doctor yet.
They gave me an 1-800 and a case number to check on it.
Well, I tried the case number and the computer is claiming it has been denied.
Don’t worry, we’re not done yet.
I’m pretty disappointed with my online personal trainer. I asked him questions via email on Wednesday and didn’t get a response.
So I’m trying Shape Magazine’s IShape and will let everyone know how it goes.
Here’s what I like about it so far — signed up for it today. It lets you substitute exercises — something that the personal trainer didn’t seem up for. It lets you move workouts. Something else he couldn’t deal with.
It tracks for the user alot better than his software did.
Still using it every single day.
I do have an extremely LONG day on Monday, and may not make it.
Got a call from the doctor’s office — please send an email documenting why you are on Zrytec.
ARGH!
I know they are managing care this, but I’m a teacher. Sinus headache last night because I spent the day in another room’s dust testing. Which reminds me, I’m going to request highly that I test my few 11th graders in my room for the next round rather than TAAS testing in the library. We had over 40 students test and that test died two years ago. So sad, but that’s a different blog.
I could try the Claritin thing, but why should I pay $20.99 from Drugstore.com for 30 days, when I am paying for insurance benefits that allow for $50.00 for a 90 day supply. And I AM paying $200.00 in insurance. Yeah, I use it too
Yep, I’ve managed to do at least 20 minutes on it every day I’ve gotten it. I’ve gotten in at 8:30 from a teacher workshop and STILL managed to do it.
So it was a wise decision.
I’m also going faster — not bad for only having it two weeks, I’ve managed to increase my workout speed by .5 mph.
And today is it’s 2 week anniversary!
I came very close to qualifying at both dog agility trials today. These were much longer courses than I’ve been used to, and the last course was the hardest as we were doing “Jumpers with Weaves”. Unlike regular dog agility, there are no obstacles that require the dog to slow down, so it goes VERY VERY fast. In fact, we were almost qualifying until the very end, except we were moving a bit too slow.
I’m glad in a way it was a missed obstacle that NQed us, as its very disappointing to lose on time.
Also managed to increase my treadmill rate by .5 mph. It’s easy for me to go faster, when I know I am only 20 minutes, and since it was a long day, I only had 20 minutes for doing the treadmill — if I exercise too late, it’s hard for me to sleep.
So far, I’m managed at least 20 minutes on the treadmill every day since I got it.
Big Dog and I earned another agility title — and a tough one for me — Open JWW Preferred. She really put the brakes on during the weaves, which I probably needed. But I finished the course in pretty good shape and we ran clean.
We’re still having problems with the Excellent course, but they have a few more obstacles and can be a lot longer.
We run excellent both classes today.
And the treadmill was an excellent idea. I only did 20 minutes today, started having some heel pain and I’d like to be able to run tomorrow early. BUT we got home way to late to do any at all if I was going to a gym.
I’ve actually been on it for at least 20 minute every day since I got it.
I also did a fantastic job of managing my blood sugar today. Both times before I went into the ring, I had a good level — between 120 and 110 both times.
On of the people on the insulin pumper’s list said that the new Guardian by Minimed ONLY alarms if the blood sugar is out of range. It doesn’t report what your blood sugar is.
They also apparently don’t care if it’s covered by insurance or not.
I’m waiting on Therasense’s version for sure now.
I’ve actually had some massive sinus infection and have felt horrible since Thursday.
BUT, have been on the treadmill every day, for at least 20 minutes — those two days were days I wouldn’t have made it to the gym so it is paying off. I’ve been doing between 40 and 60 minutes the rest of the week I’ve had it.
I am REALLY REALLY enjoying being able to come home and work out.
However, it can be difficult when a little beagle throws toys at you and bellows at you because she wants you to play with her.