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For the first time in my life, I have hit my deductible AND reached my out-of-pocket maximum. I now have three months of actual free healthcare, which is unheard of in the US. What should I get done? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Biologically male procedures only. EDIT: If the two people who downvoted this question could explain their reasoning, I would be super interested. No judgements. This is a safe space!

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 3 months ago

Colonoscopy!

[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 months ago

Colonoscopy

[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Shop around if you don't like your GP. Tell them your situation and ask them for a referal to every specialist under the sun. Get tested and innoculated for absolutely everything they suggest.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (4 children)

Referrals AND a new patient appointment in less than 3 months? You're dreaming.

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 months ago

I'd say colonoscopy, esp if you're over 45, but those are required by law to have no out-of-pocket costs, regardless.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago

oh. go get a therapist--not physical; mental. they're insanely expensive, but you can spend the next three months shopping around and by the new year you'll have found someone you like!

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Start a fist fight with a random stranger!

(not me please)

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago

That…can have other consequences besides medical.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Some kind of general fitness testing?

You know, involving heart, lung capacity, performance?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago (3 children)

This is interesting, although my results will be awful, thanks to long COVID, recovering from surgery, and vaping weed.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago

Is anything cracking or sore more than it should be? Time to go get that treated.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago (6 children)

Tape worm weight loss, or if you are already at a healthy weight start roids for a couple months