Speaking of flu shots .... like I mentioned in another thread, I got my flu shot yesterday. Pinched when I got it but have felt absolutely no soreness since. That's the good part.
I don't mean to start any kind of social, political or moral discussion or argument with this rant, but I just don't understand the logic of the following:
We've been hearing a lot about the new 4-strain flu shots available this year, but not every place giving flu shots will have it. Some places will still only have the 3-strain shots. Starting next year ALL shots will be a 4-strain variety I hear.
So when I go to get my shot I ask about it. Yes they have it. But ... my fabulous employer-paid health insurance coverage, which has pretty much, through all of health insurance history, and from everyone I know who's ever had it (including myself who's had their coverage for years); and I don't want to mention any names (Blue Cross Blue Shield) will not pay for the 4-strain shot. They'll only pay for the 3-strain shot!
GREAT! I got the 3-strain shot.
What is the point in not covering the better shot, I wonder? The price difference is not that great. It will cost them more if I happen to get that 4th strain of flu this year and need to see a doctor for it. How dumb. They'll be covering it NEXT year because that's all that will be available from what I hear.
I'm sure there's some very logical explanation for not paying for the "upgrade" but I can't imagine what that could be. You would think that for a $350 per month premium per employee, that BCBS could cover a $39 4-strain flu shot.
