Will Kaiser pay for my hydrocodone if I buy it from the internet?
Question:
Can I force Kiser to divulge my records to an internet Doctor and Pharmacy?
Answers:
being that this is a controlled substance, your insurance probably won't cover it unless you're physically seen by the physician that writes the prescription.
this is very frustrating and i'm sorry the dr's aren't being more sympathetic to your situation and doing what they can to maintain your comfort and pain control.
i would just keep switching doctor's to get more opinions and the meds you think you need. it's your body and only YOU know what type of pain you are having.
worse case scenario-report to the er if you are in severe pain and need the pain meds. it's against the law for them not to treat you and the er dr can write you a script for the meds (usually will only give you about a week's worth though then advise you to follow up w/your reg dr).
insurance companies suck and it irritates me that they think they know enough about us to make decisions on our healthcare needs from a desk, several hundred miles away!!
good luck to you
Dangerous to mess with hydrocodone outside of tight medical supervision. You don't want to go down the addictive path. Better if you can demand from Kaiser more appropriate treatment such as PT, massage therapy or back school. Insist they work on the cause of the pain instead of trying to get more pain killer. You might look at acupuncture from a really skilled practitioner. If you can get your insurance away from Kaiser, you might be able to get better medical care. As a former Kaiser patient, I found that they will keep you alive, usually, but not much more than that.
Regarding your medical records: the information on the medical records is YOURS. You are fully entitled to look at your medical records and take notes on the information. You can ask to have copies of any parts you want. They can charge you for copies. If you have your medical record sent to another physician, they usually do not charge for the photocopying. You should keep copies of your own medical records such as X-ray reports, blood test results and so on anyway. They won't make it easy on you, but it is your right.
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