We just moved to Texas. I requested our exemption forms online from the TXDSHS. I have not received them yet though.
I called the pediatrician (we live in a tiny town, and only have a few to choose from, so I went with the female) to make an appointment for my 3 young children. I told the nurse I had a question before I made my appointment and wasted the Dr's (and my) time by coming in. I asked "Is it going to be an issue that we're on a delayed/selective schedule for vaccines for two of our three children" and the nurse said she'd ask and call me back.
She called back and asked me to check with my insurance to see if they pay for vaccinations. I told her that yes they do (it's something I already know off hand. We have BCBSPPO). She then said "well, we don't have any vaccines in private stock so we wouldn't be able to give them any shots if they needed them". And I said, well, that's okay. Then she said, I'll have to call you back.
Firstly, what exactly does "private stock" mean?
Secondly, what does my insurance's coverage of vaccines have to do with anything? I'd pay OOP for them if my child needed any and they weren't covered.
Thirdly, am I getting the run around. Am I wasting my time with this office or do you think this doctor really doesn't want to see my children?
I hate that there's very little options for local doctors. We'd have to drive almost 3 hours away to see a different doctor. That's a long journey for three young children. But it may be worth it if I could find a vaccine friendly doctor.... which is why I'm going to go ask in a different thread if there are any in the San Antonio area.
Thank you all so much for any input or thoughts.
I called the pediatrician (we live in a tiny town, and only have a few to choose from, so I went with the female) to make an appointment for my 3 young children. I told the nurse I had a question before I made my appointment and wasted the Dr's (and my) time by coming in. I asked "Is it going to be an issue that we're on a delayed/selective schedule for vaccines for two of our three children" and the nurse said she'd ask and call me back.
She called back and asked me to check with my insurance to see if they pay for vaccinations. I told her that yes they do (it's something I already know off hand. We have BCBSPPO). She then said "well, we don't have any vaccines in private stock so we wouldn't be able to give them any shots if they needed them". And I said, well, that's okay. Then she said, I'll have to call you back.
Firstly, what exactly does "private stock" mean?
Secondly, what does my insurance's coverage of vaccines have to do with anything? I'd pay OOP for them if my child needed any and they weren't covered.
Thirdly, am I getting the run around. Am I wasting my time with this office or do you think this doctor really doesn't want to see my children?
I hate that there's very little options for local doctors. We'd have to drive almost 3 hours away to see a different doctor. That's a long journey for three young children. But it may be worth it if I could find a vaccine friendly doctor.... which is why I'm going to go ask in a different thread if there are any in the San Antonio area.
Thank you all so much for any input or thoughts.
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Sorry to rant/vent.
I can come in with one kid and ask a question about another. If you run into a childhood condition requiring more specialized care, a referral to a ped is the way to go. Otherwise, I personally don't see the need.
