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Jules Jds
1 reviews on 1 places
I am so sick and tired of companies misrepresenting their services, lying to patients, and using unethical practices to extort more money from working class individuals and retired seniors, I could scream from the top of the Statue of Liberty (interesting choice considering it's supposed to represent hope and encouragement and liberty and enlightenment) NONE of which is true with so many organizations I have encountered since moving to this unpleasant location!
I checked my insurance for a company that does eye exams. This place was recommended, so I called and made an appointment. No WARNING was provided when I scheduled. I did not discover that they REFUSE to provide a new perscription for eyes unless I PAID THEM $40 in advance even though I have NO copay.
They said it was for a "refraction" test and, if the doctor discovered that i did, indeed, have a refraction, then I would have to sign an agreement to pay the $40. I said, no. Just don't do the refraction test, just do a regular exam so I can upgrade my glasses. They said NO! No refraction test, no prescription. I said fine (very loudly) and tried to explain that I have no copays. "Well, she said, "your insurance (DEVOTED HEALTH) does not cover the refraction test. So, pay them or get nothing. I left.
I went home and researched this "refraction" test, they mentioned. GUESS WHAT! A refraction test is an EYE EXAM! They're using a new term for an old, standard procedure, so they can EXTORT more money from patients. And they don't tell you this until you show up for your appointent. Here we go again: ANOTHER DISHONEST, UNETHICAL, DECEITFUL, UNSCRUPULOUS organization that's fleecing and defrauding the public! DON'T BE FOOLED. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!
I checked my insurance for a company that does eye exams. This place was recommended, so I called and made an appointment. No WARNING was provided when I scheduled. I did not discover that they REFUSE to provide a new perscription for eyes unless I PAID THEM $40 in advance even though I have NO copay.
They said it was for a "refraction" test and, if the doctor discovered that i did, indeed, have a refraction, then I would have to sign an agreement to pay the $40. I said, no. Just don't do the refraction test, just do a regular exam so I can upgrade my glasses. They said NO! No refraction test, no prescription. I said fine (very loudly) and tried to explain that I have no copays. "Well, she said, "your insurance (DEVOTED HEALTH) does not cover the refraction test. So, pay them or get nothing. I left.
I went home and researched this "refraction" test, they mentioned. GUESS WHAT! A refraction test is an EYE EXAM! They're using a new term for an old, standard procedure, so they can EXTORT more money from patients. And they don't tell you this until you show up for your appointent. Here we go again: ANOTHER DISHONEST, UNETHICAL, DECEITFUL, UNSCRUPULOUS organization that's fleecing and defrauding the public! DON'T BE FOOLED. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!