Marauder 1,006 Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Bedford Roughyed said: Doesn't surprise me - My sons bill for 4 hours in an American hospital Charges: $4,628.76 Payments: 0.00 Adjustments: -$1,388.63 Total Due: $3,240.13 Carlsberg don't do Soldiers, but if they did, they would probably be Brits. http://www.pitchero....hornemarauders/ Link to post Share on other sites
Bedford Roughyed 8,206 Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Marauder said: Doesn't surprise me - My sons bill for 4 hours in an American hospital Charges: $4,628.76 Payments: 0.00 Adjustments: -$1,388.63 Total Due: $3,240.13 Hope he got his monies worth! With the best, thats a good bit of PR, though I would say the Bedford team, theres, like, you know, 13 blokes who can get together at the weekend to have a game together, which doesnt point to expansion of the game. Point, yeah go on! Link to post Share on other sites
Marauder 1,006 Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Bedford Roughyed said: Hope he got his monies worth! £2,600.00 He's not paid it yet (I've not paid it) The invoice he has received is on paper more like tissue paper, doesn't have an invoice number just an account number, it doesn't even have bank details to make a payment , this is the company who do the collections,International Claims Specialist, Sunbelt Medical International Edited June 13, 2020 by Marauder Carlsberg don't do Soldiers, but if they did, they would probably be Brits. http://www.pitchero....hornemarauders/ Link to post Share on other sites
Bedford Roughyed 8,206 Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 21 minutes ago, Marauder said: £2,600.00 He's not paid it yet (I've not paid it) The invoice he has received is on paper more like tissue paper, doesn't have an invoice number just an account number, it doesn't even have bank details to make a payment , this is the company who do the collections,International Claims Specialist, Sunbelt Medical International No travel insurance then? With the best, thats a good bit of PR, though I would say the Bedford team, theres, like, you know, 13 blokes who can get together at the weekend to have a game together, which doesnt point to expansion of the game. Point, yeah go on! Link to post Share on other sites
Marauder 1,006 Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Bedford Roughyed said: No travel insurance then? No he'd gone for 6 months and was going to be added and covered on his girlfriends insurance, they never got chance to sort it as he went to hospital within hours of getting there. young and daft and knows better than his dad. 1 Carlsberg don't do Soldiers, but if they did, they would probably be Brits. http://www.pitchero....hornemarauders/ Link to post Share on other sites
JohnM 7,556 Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 8 hours ago, Bedford Roughyed said: Hope this helps put this into perspective. I should hate anyone get the wrong idea. The bill is technically an explanation of charges, and because Flor has insurance including Medicare, he won’t have to pay the vast majority of it. In fact because he had COVID-19, and not a different disease, he might not have to pay anything. https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/inspiring-story-of-seattle-mans-coronavirus-survival-comes-with-a-1-1-million-dollar-hospital-bill/ Four legs good - two legs bad Link to post Share on other sites
gingerjon 16,520 Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 48 minutes ago, JohnM said: Hope this helps put this into perspective. I should hate anyone get the wrong idea. The bill is technically an explanation of charges, and because Flor has insurance including Medicare, he won’t have to pay the vast majority of it. In fact because he had COVID-19, and not a different disease, he might not have to pay anything. https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/inspiring-story-of-seattle-mans-coronavirus-survival-comes-with-a-1-1-million-dollar-hospital-bill/ Wow. Might not have to. I'm sure he'll have a nice relaxing time waiting for his insurance to agree. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to post Share on other sites
JohnM 7,556 Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 (edited) 30 minutes ago, gingerjon said: Wow. Might not have to. I'm sure he'll have a nice relaxing time waiting for his insurance to agree. Dad, dad! I caught one, I caught one! Pretty poor specimin, though, son. Throw him back. Edited June 14, 2020 by JohnM Four legs good - two legs bad Link to post Share on other sites
Saintslass 3,823 Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 10 hours ago, JohnM said: Is the 4th July confirmed? I thought the official statement was "not before 4th July", not "on the 4th July." No, it's not confirmed. The government said opening was 'from' 4 July, if safe. But my hairdresser has advised that if 4 July isn't the date then those of us booked for that date will simply be moved to the actual date and all other bookings will follow after. She has spent a lot of time working it all out! Link to post Share on other sites
Bedfordshire Bronco 1,918 Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 4 hours ago, JohnM said: Hope this helps put this into perspective. I should hate anyone get the wrong idea. The bill is technically an explanation of charges, and because Flor has insurance including Medicare, he won’t have to pay the vast majority of it. In fact because he had COVID-19, and not a different disease, he might not have to pay anything. https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/inspiring-story-of-seattle-mans-coronavirus-survival-comes-with-a-1-1-million-dollar-hospital-bill/ The idea of a medical bill for a hospital stay really is an odd thing for our ears Link to post Share on other sites
JohnM 7,556 Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 19 minutes ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said: The idea of a medical bill for a hospital stay really is an odd thing for our ears Our eyes are more or less the only ones in most of Europe that don't see a cost breakdown of their treatment, so yes, it does sound odd. In the example quoted in this thread, that's what it is. A cost breakdown, not a bill. Four legs good - two legs bad Link to post Share on other sites
Spidey 3,573 Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 59 minutes ago, JohnM said: Our eyes are more or less the only ones in most of Europe that don't see a cost breakdown of their treatment, so yes, it does sound odd. In the example quoted in this thread, that's what it is. A cost breakdown, not a bill. It was effectively a cost breakdown but also included account numbers for payment, as described in an article I read it was a bit shoddy on how it was outlined Link to post Share on other sites
redjonn 1,311 Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 2 hours ago, JohnM said: Our eyes are more or less the only ones in most of Europe that don't see a cost breakdown of their treatment, so yes, it does sound odd. In the example quoted in this thread, that's what it is. A cost breakdown, not a bill. yep, although I was fortunate to have private medical from the company I worked for. It covered the whole family. As it was my wife and two of my children have had operations paid by the insurance - in fact some more than once. Included sports injury, sking injury and just accident or wear and tear... When getting a copy of bill/cost breakdown I was always surprised by the detail. The minor items where listed such as bandage, coverings, plaster, cotton buds, etc etc etc.... must admit the level of detail was surprising... Link to post Share on other sites
JohnM 7,556 Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 Yes indeed. Interesting reading. Not meaning to make it political, by the way, just factual. Four legs good - two legs bad Link to post Share on other sites
Bedfordshire Bronco 1,918 Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 2 hours ago, JohnM said: Our eyes are more or less the only ones in most of Europe that don't see a cost breakdown of their treatment, so yes, it does sound odd. In the example quoted in this thread, that's what it is. A cost breakdown, not a bill. Yep, I've lived abroad and experienced it but it still is so strange Link to post Share on other sites
Bedfordshire Bronco 1,918 Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 33 minutes ago, redjonn said: yep, although I was fortunate to have private medical from the company I worked for. It covered the whole family. As it was my wife and two of my children have had operations paid by the insurance - in fact some more than once. Included sports injury, sking injury and just accident or wear and tear... When getting a copy of bill/cost breakdown I was always surprised by the detail. The minor items where listed such as bandage, coverings, plaster, cotton buds, etc etc etc.... must admit the level of detail was surprising... And what about the breakdown of the cost to do the breakdown ... Madness 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bleep1673 1,792 Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 Shops are re-opening, but changing rooms are not. What are my rights if I get an Item of clothing home and it doesn't fit? Am I allowed to return it to the store for a refund or exchange as is normal within the Consumer Rights Act 2015, or are there special laws now preventing this? Where were you last Thursday? Link to post Share on other sites
andyscoot 401 Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, Bleep1673 said: Shops are re-opening, but changing rooms are not. What are my rights if I get an Item of clothing home and it doesn't fit? Am I allowed to return it to the store for a refund or exchange as is normal within the Consumer Rights Act 2015, or are there special laws now preventing this? As far as I know unless an item can't be returned for hygiene reasons (like underwear, swimwear etc) then it's still covered. John Lewis for example have given specific guidance on their return policy. I don't know where the CRA comes into it, but often retailers will tell you at the point of sale that they won't be accepting returns on that specific item. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
SSoutherner 2,268 Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 i beleive they have been told to accept refunds but put in storage for 72 hrs before redisplaying Link to post Share on other sites
gingerjon 16,520 Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 Rejoice! The public toilets of Hastings have reopened! 2 Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to post Share on other sites
Dave T 18,552 Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, gingerjon said: Rejoice! The public toilets of Hastings have reopened! Genuinely good news, providing the processes are in place. We have been out for a couple of hours wandering Edinburgh getting exercise with our 4 year old and we had to come home only due to lack of toilets. I know it is a pandemic, but it is lovely walking round the Royal Mile right now... 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Spidey 3,573 Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 2 hours ago, gingerjon said: Rejoice! The public toilets of Hastings have reopened! Well 14 days in prison is the going rate for being caught short nowadays Link to post Share on other sites
Spidey 3,573 Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Dave T said: Genuinely good news, providing the processes are in place. We have been out for a couple of hours wandering Edinburgh getting exercise with our 4 year old and we had to come home only due to lack of toilets. I know it is a pandemic, but it is lovely walking round the Royal Mile right now... Looks so good without all of the tourists who are normally there, like me 1 Link to post Share on other sites
GUBRATS 5,089 Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 Good to see Dominic Raab stating as soon as they get to the bottom of why BAME people are more affected by Covid , they'll announce it along with recommendations at today's briefing Link to post Share on other sites
Bedford Roughyed 8,206 Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 Edinburghs empty because everyones at a retail park or sports direct! With the best, thats a good bit of PR, though I would say the Bedford team, theres, like, you know, 13 blokes who can get together at the weekend to have a game together, which doesnt point to expansion of the game. Point, yeah go on! Link to post Share on other sites
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