We're trying to get insurance to pay for a medication for a patient. It's not on the formulary of the patient, so it rejects the claim.
We explain this to the patient.
She asked us, in all sincerity: "Well can't you put on the computer that I want it really, really bad?"
Can you imagine how much easier things would go in the world with this magic override?
Car Dealer: "I'm sorry, you can't finance this car. Your credit score is too low."
Me: "But I want it really, really bad."
Car Dealer: "Ok."
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Maître d': "I'm sorry, there are no tables available right now."
Me: "But I want it really, really bad."
Maître d': "Ok."
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Movie Theatre: "I'm sorry, that movie isn't showing right now."
Me: "But I want it really, really bad."
Movie Theatre: "Ok."
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So next time you want something out there in the world and you get denied, just remember the magic override:
"But I want it really, really bad."
This actually worked for me once - with a bank loan, no less! (Admittedly it was in easier times than today.) I needed a loan to start a small, home-based business and the bank was willing to approve x. I told the loan officer, "But I need 2x" in a firm, quiet voice. (I was practicing being assertive.) He gave me a long look and said, "Okay".
ReplyDeleteI felt like a Jedi.
In reality, there there is a "magic override" in the world of medications...it is called "cash". If you want it that bad, put down the pack of smokes and PAY FOR IT.
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