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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 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks 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] 77 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (12 children)

This is the perfect opportunity to recreationally infect yourself with rare short term diseases. Try breaking your arm or nose so you have a story. Self harm has never been so cheap.

Edit: See evasive_chimpanzee's comment here, as the following seems to be incorrect information

Seriously though get checked for prostate cancer. Especially if you're over 25 it's very possible and catching it early will be a massive difference.

Same for everyone reading this. I doubt it's that expensive so please look into it and get checked if affordable where you are.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 weeks ago (4 children)

I would talk to your doctor about it for your case specifically rather than advocating broadly for prostate cancer screenings.

https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/RecommendationStatementFinal/prostate-cancer-screening

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (3 children)

Huh, I'm always happy to proven wrong. thank you for bringing this up.

Is this still relevant however with blood testing becoming more prevelant? The main reasons listed are due to harms caused by probing both physical and psychological along with false positives which out-weigh the positives of a 0.128% life saving outcome. It's been 6, nearly 7 years now and prostate testing is both more accurate and non-invasive

Either way, this body is currently in the final research plan stage of updating the recommendation.
https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/draft-update-summary/prostate-cancer-screening-adults
I'd agree we should stand by the current assessment though until it changes. Thank you for the correction

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 weeks ago

There are primarily 2 stool tests available today, one has significant false positives, the other doesn't.

I forget the names, or I'd send you a link. It's been about a year since I looked it up. I know my insurance uses the more accurate one, fortunately.

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