I had a child in 2009. I was on Medicaid and 18 at the time. At my 6 week postpartum checkup I had a pap. A day later I developed a yeast infection, common in pregnant or recently pregnant women. I went to Walmart, bought Monistat, and the ordeal was over with. A couple days after my yeast infection wa gone I was called one time by the dr office. They left a voicemail saying that I had an abnormal pap. I was sure it was the yeast infection. I knew by the time I scheduled an app my Medicaid would no longer be valid and I didn't want to pay out of pocket for them to tell me I had a yeast infection. After all, I was working full time, going to school part time, and just had a baby. Looking back, there could have been a more serious problem than a yeast infection but I was young and dumb and if it was that serious maybe they would call me more than once.
Now, 6 years later, I am having my second child. I am currently 9weeks pregnant. I have Cigna insurance and Medicaid as secondary insurance. I tried to make an appointment and they first said they don't accept Cigna but she would have the head lady(not sure of her title) call me back. I called the woman every day consistantly for a week. She called me back the following week to tell me she could not accept me because I was non compliant.. 6 years ago for not coming on for a follow up. Technically I understand that IS in fact mon compliant but under my circumstances I could not afford to. She said they tried to contact me on several ways, but I was only called once. I didn't know about payment plans etc. i have heard about doctors dismissing patients because of constant non compliant behavior or someone trying to sue, but that was one time when I was 18. I really liked my midwife and really want to return to that office. Is there not any way to speak with someone about my circumstances SIX years ago? If so, who do I need to talk to and what do I need to do.
Now, 6 years later, I am having my second child. I am currently 9weeks pregnant. I have Cigna insurance and Medicaid as secondary insurance. I tried to make an appointment and they first said they don't accept Cigna but she would have the head lady(not sure of her title) call me back. I called the woman every day consistantly for a week. She called me back the following week to tell me she could not accept me because I was non compliant.. 6 years ago for not coming on for a follow up. Technically I understand that IS in fact mon compliant but under my circumstances I could not afford to. She said they tried to contact me on several ways, but I was only called once. I didn't know about payment plans etc. i have heard about doctors dismissing patients because of constant non compliant behavior or someone trying to sue, but that was one time when I was 18. I really liked my midwife and really want to return to that office. Is there not any way to speak with someone about my circumstances SIX years ago? If so, who do I need to talk to and what do I need to do.
Non compliant patient
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