“But I’m Only the Electrician…” 😱

Puzzled, Patient, Physician Problem

Medicine today in the USA!

I returned a phone recorded message from my Neurologist, who I’ve used for at least 15 years.

“Dee-Dee, you are being informed that the injectable medication, you’ve been taking for about 20 years, will no longer be covered by your insurance”. Then he adds, matter of fact… you can’t get it anymore… “Only the generic”, which he mumbles its multi-symbol chemical name.

WHAT?

I phoned back & protested, “Doctor Johnson, this medication is NOT new, & it agrees with me. It keeps my condition stable. I have Medicare, pay extra for AARP supplemental insurance & an Aetna RX plan”.

Then the doctor stupidly throws this analogy at me, “If you were buying a Raph Lauren cashmere sweater & then you saw a copy cheaper knock -off wouldn’t you go for that one”?

HELLO?

“Doc that’s a bad analogy for me; Remember I was in the clothing business. When a Ralph Lauren fashionista wants a “RL”, she doesn’t buy a cheap knockoff! I am a satisfied user of this medication…why would I settled for a cheap knockoff”? (No sympathy from him). 😝

Then he with disinterest asks, “How have you been? "

So, I give the doctor a short update & he says, “Ms. Diamond, “I’m only …The Electrician”. 😲🧰

🩺 “I thought you were a Neurologist, Doc…NOW you’re JUST an Electrician.”

Huh? 😏 LOL!

He sighs, wanting to be finished with me, (no doubt).

…I spent most of the following next afternoon on the telephone, with Medicare, Supplemental Medicare and Aetna aggravated. 😓

The price of the generic version, costs exactly the same, (per month), as the original…I’m informed. HUH? 🙄