INFORMATION YOU NEED TO HELP YOU CHOOSE YOUR NEXT HEALTH PLAN ..
Q. What does HMO stand for?
A. This is actually a variation of the phrase, "HEY MOE."
Its roots go back to a concept pioneered by Moe of the Three Stooges,who discovered that a patient could be made to forget about the pain in his foot if he was poked hard enough in the eyes.
Q. I just joined an HMO. How difficult will it be to choose the doctor I want?
A. Just slightly more difficult than choosing your parents. Your insurer will provide you with a book listing all the
doctors in the plan. These doctors basically fall into two
categories -- those who are no longer accepting new
patients, and those who will see you but are no longer
participating in the plan. But don't worry; the remaining
doctor who is still in the plan and accepting new patients has an office just a half-day's drive away and has a diploma from a Third World Country.
Q. Do all diagnostic procedures require pre-certification?
A. No. Only those you need.
Q. Can I get coverage for my preexisting conditions?
A Certainly, as long as they don't require any treatment.
Q. What happens if I want to try alternative forms of medicine?
A. You'll need to find alternative forms of payment.
Q. My pharmacy plan only covers generic drugs, but I need the name brand. I tried the Generic Medication, but it gave me a stomachache.
What should I do?
A. Poke yourself in the eye.
Q. What if I'm away from home and I get sick?
A. You really shouldn't do that.
Q. I think I need to see a specialist, but my doctor insists he can handle my problem. Can a general practitioner really perform a heart transplant right in his office?
A. Hard to say, but considering that all you're risking is the $15 co-payment, there's no harm in giving him a shot at it.
2007-12-02 12:50:36 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Jokes & Riddles
Wow, that sounds like the old Blue Cross plan I was in.
2007-12-06 06:52:04 · answer #1 · answered by Rob 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i liked #'s 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 10 hilarious
2016-04-07 04:39:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really a question, but yes I'm on board with the times so I do know about HMO's. Thanks for helping enlighten others, even if it is just on Yahoo Answers.
2007-12-02 12:54:32 · answer #3 · answered by JAS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That was hilarious! I have BCBS HMO and I swear a lot of that falls under my insurance!! LMAO!! *star*
2007-12-02 14:01:10 · answer #4 · answered by Andrea H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can relate to this as I am on a HMO! Heck ! Funny tho"
CJ
2007-12-02 18:05:09 · answer #5 · answered by CJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LMAO!
You sure hit the nail on the head with this one. Lot of truth in this piece of humor.
Thanks for sharing.
DD
2007-12-02 16:25:55 · answer #6 · answered by Dew Drop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is sort of what my HMO plan says
2007-12-02 12:54:23 · answer #7 · answered by mintman123 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Made my eyes pop out of my head, because I laughed so hard!
TJ
2007-12-02 17:34:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lol! Unfortunately this sounds familiar!
2007-12-02 21:30:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hahahaha!
Funny joke.
WS
2007-12-02 17:28:53 · answer #10 · answered by Woody 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋