Title: Medical - 19A
Post by: PROUD MEMBER on February 10, 2015, 03:29:02 PM
Post by: PROUD MEMBER on February 10, 2015, 03:29:02 PM
Has anyone used Dr. Mani recently (in the last month since our BC/BS has changed). If so what does he charge and how do you pay? Also for those who have used Dr. Aquafredda in the past and this time used Dr. Mani which one would you recommend or does it really make a difference or not?
Title: Re: Medical - 19A
Post by: PROUD MEMBER on February 11, 2015, 12:48:52 PM
Post by: PROUD MEMBER on February 11, 2015, 12:48:52 PM
Any help?
Has anyone used Dr. Mani recently (in the last month since our BC/BS has changed). If so what does he charge and how do you pay? Also for those who have used Dr. Aquafredda in the past and this time used Dr. Mani which one would you recommend or does it really make a difference or not?
Has anyone used Dr. Mani recently (in the last month since our BC/BS has changed). If so what does he charge and how do you pay? Also for those who have used Dr. Aquafredda in the past and this time used Dr. Mani which one would you recommend or does it really make a difference or not?
Title: Re: Medical - 19A
Post by: Buzz on February 11, 2015, 05:57:04 PM
Post by: Buzz on February 11, 2015, 05:57:04 PM
My medical hasn't come up yet, but when it does I believe I'll be using Mani ... $55, vs. Quackafredda, $75. In both cases I believe it's cash. Like to see you try giving the Quack a Visa card!!! ;D
(And I've heard Mani doesn't have holes in his jacket!)
(And I've heard Mani doesn't have holes in his jacket!)
Title: Re: Medical - 19A
Post by: PROUD MEMBER on February 11, 2015, 06:08:50 PM
Post by: PROUD MEMBER on February 11, 2015, 06:08:50 PM
Thanks Buzz
I wasn't referring to a credit card. I was wondering if Mani was $55 and U get reimbursed $40 from the Union or if he takes your BC/BS and you pay a copayment (if so is that copayment $15 as last year or $25 this year)?
I wasn't referring to a credit card. I was wondering if Mani was $55 and U get reimbursed $40 from the Union or if he takes your BC/BS and you pay a copayment (if so is that copayment $15 as last year or $25 this year)?
Title: Re: Medical - 19A
Post by: hognol on February 11, 2015, 11:15:57 PM
Post by: hognol on February 11, 2015, 11:15:57 PM
Dr. Mani is $60 cash only. $40 reimbursed from BC.
I used him last week and his office is a lot cleaner than Aqua.
I used him last week and his office is a lot cleaner than Aqua.
Title: Re: Medical - 19A
Post by: Buzz on February 11, 2015, 11:36:12 PM
Post by: Buzz on February 11, 2015, 11:36:12 PM
Quote from: hognol on February 11, 2015, 11:15:57 PM
Dr. Mani is $60 cash only. $40 reimbursed from BC.
I used him last week and his office is a lot cleaner than Aqua.
You mean, no holes in the linoleum ("oilcloth")?
Was the red on the eye chart really red? Did he turn on the light? ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Medical - 19A
Post by: Buzz on February 12, 2015, 02:45:40 AM
Post by: Buzz on February 12, 2015, 02:45:40 AM
What a surprise! His shirt's not tucked in!
Title: Re: Medical - 19A
Post by: PROUD MEMBER on February 12, 2015, 08:27:24 PM
Post by: PROUD MEMBER on February 12, 2015, 08:27:24 PM
I know amongst ourselves we all have made jokes about Aquafredda over the years but I feel we should give him a little courtesy on the Internet. It seems like now that there is another Doc in town it's alright to throw Aquafredda under the bus. Let's not forget if not for him a lot of us would not be driving a bus.
Title: Re: Medical - 19A
Post by: Buzz on February 12, 2015, 10:54:05 PM
Post by: Buzz on February 12, 2015, 10:54:05 PM
Quote from: PROUD MEMBER on February 12, 2015, 08:27:24 PM
I know amongst ourselves we all have made jokes about Aquafredda over the years but I feel we should give him a little courtesy on the Internet. It seems like now that there is another Doc in town it's alright to throw Aquafredda under the bus. Let's not forget if not for him a lot of us would not be driving a bus.
No worries ... he doesn't even have a computer!!! (Not at home either ... he told me so.) Just having a little fun at his expense, no harm intended. Nobody's throwing him under the bus ... lighten up.
Title: Re: Medical - 19A
Post by: Buzz on February 12, 2015, 11:13:43 PM
Post by: Buzz on February 12, 2015, 11:13:43 PM
Now, truthfully ... have you ever seen both of them in the same place at the same time? :snicker: :snicker: :snicker:
Title: Re: Medical - 19A
Post by: PROUD MEMBER on February 13, 2015, 12:27:51 AM
Post by: PROUD MEMBER on February 13, 2015, 12:27:51 AM
That's a good one Buzz!
Title: Re: Medical - 19A
Post by: PROUD MEMBER on February 13, 2015, 12:49:48 PM
Post by: PROUD MEMBER on February 13, 2015, 12:49:48 PM
Buzz or anyone with knowledge
A few weeks back someone posted about having your Medical dated for 2 years. Does that mean that the Doctor dates the paperwork that you hand in for one year and the slip you carry in your wallet can be dated for two years??
A few weeks back someone posted about having your Medical dated for 2 years. Does that mean that the Doctor dates the paperwork that you hand in for one year and the slip you carry in your wallet can be dated for two years??
Title: Re: Medical - 19A
Post by: Buzz on February 13, 2015, 03:54:39 PM
Post by: Buzz on February 13, 2015, 03:54:39 PM
Quote from: PROUD MEMBER on February 13, 2015, 12:49:48 PM
Buzz or anyone with knowledge
A few weeks back someone posted about having your Medical dated for 2 years. Does that mean that the Doctor dates the paperwork that you hand in for one year and the slip you carry in your wallet can be dated for two years??
Yes. Acquafredda won't date it for 2 years. I've heard Mani will, not sure. But it eliminates having to go a month earlier each year so as not to run into a problem with DMV.
Title: Re: Medical - 19A
Post by: PROUD MEMBER on February 14, 2015, 11:33:23 PM
Post by: PROUD MEMBER on February 14, 2015, 11:33:23 PM
Does anyone know with regards to our Medical Exam Certificate there is a new box "Intrastate Only". Do we check yes or no??
Title: Re: Medical - 19A
Post by: Buzz on February 15, 2015, 01:15:10 AM
Post by: Buzz on February 15, 2015, 01:15:10 AM
Quote from: PROUD MEMBER on February 14, 2015, 11:33:23 PM
Does anyone know with regards to our Medical Exam Certificate there is a new box "Intrastate Only". Do we check yes or no??
I don't think so ... but the doctor fills it out, not you.
Title: Re: Medical - 19A
Post by: PROUD MEMBER on February 15, 2015, 01:49:08 AM
Post by: PROUD MEMBER on February 15, 2015, 01:49:08 AM
Thanks Buzz
I think the "no" box should be checked because it says "intrastate only" and obviously we drive outside of NYS. It's just the way that it is worded makes me unsure. They could have just wrote interstate or intrastate and we would check interstate. I also understand as you say that the doctor feels it out. I'm going to "Buddy" so I am just double checking him ahead of time.
I think the "no" box should be checked because it says "intrastate only" and obviously we drive outside of NYS. It's just the way that it is worded makes me unsure. They could have just wrote interstate or intrastate and we would check interstate. I also understand as you say that the doctor feels it out. I'm going to "Buddy" so I am just double checking him ahead of time.
Title: Re: Medical - 19A
Post by: Buzz on February 15, 2015, 11:41:11 AM
Post by: Buzz on February 15, 2015, 11:41:11 AM
Quote from: PROUD MEMBER on February 15, 2015, 01:49:08 AM
Thanks Buzz
I think the "no" box should be checked because it says "intrastate only" and obviously we drive outside of NYS. It's just the way that it is worded makes me unsure. They could have just wrote interstate or intrastate and we would check interstate. I also understand as you say that the doctor feels it out. I'm going to "Buddy" so I am just double checking him ahead of time.
Read your first post too quickly. (I read it as "should we check intrastate, yes or no.") Yes, the doctor fills it out, but if it asks "yes" or "no" to intrastate, you're correct, it would be "no".