The typical view of "seeing the doctor" is that you do it at least once a year for an annual checkup. But not everyone follows this timetable; many don’t see a doctor for years. This can have a consequence that many people don’t realize is possible: Their old doctor may no longer be their doctor, and they may not be able to see that doctor anymore. QuoteBroker Insurance Services in Santa Clarita, CA, wants you to be aware of this if it’s been a while since you’ve had a doctor’s appointment.
Time Limits to Keep Patient Numbers Reasonable
When you have a doctor you see regularly, you’re considered to be one of that doctor’s current patients not only by the doctor but also by any administrative staff, as well as by your insurance, if you have that. However, doctors can see only so many patients before their schedule becomes so full that patients have to wait weeks to get an appointment.
Many doctors have time limits on when they’ll consider someone to be a current patient. If you go too long without seeing the doctor (e.g., three years with no appointments), you could be "kicked off" their roster of patients. You’d have to re-establish yourself as a new patient for that doctor, but if they aren’t accepting new patients at that time, then you may find you’re not able to see them again. And finding a new doctor now can be difficult.
Reasons for not seeing a doctor for so long range from just feeling great and not thinking you need to go to not having insurance and not being able to afford the fees for the appointment. QuoteBroker Insurance Services in Santa Clarita, CA, can help you find a policy that makes seeing your doctor financially feasible.
