June 1996

I swear, for wanting me to “Butt out,” she sure keeps dragging me in and “Tattling” on me to Keith, as if he didn’t know what was going on. I did what he would ask me to do. One of the things was to keep track of medical expenses for the kids.

That meant I would have to call her husband’s insurance asking for status of claims. So she wrote Keith on June 6th telling him that she was “made aware” of phone calls from me to her husband’s insurance, “recently.” She also told him that she was notified of a claim in 1994 that was finally submitted by me, on May 9th, 1996. Actually it was probably a claim that was not processed correctly. It was either denied, pended or paid. In this case, the claim was perhaps pended, waiting for other information. More than likely something SHE should have taken care of on her end, but didn’t.

She never used the insurance probably. The way it goes, was all claims/bills were to go through Keith’s insurance first, then eob’s were to go to her husband’s insurance, then her’s after they separated and divorced. That’s another story. I digress.

ANYWAY, she again accused us of trying to “obtain information about” their medical insurance or calling to inquire on payments is an invasion of privacy. WRONG. Calling on the status of the claims for her kids, when there is a court order for him to pay half of uncovered medical/dental expenses, is NOT an invasion of privacy.

Another thing that struck us was that she fought so hard for Keith to contribute to child care, back in 1995, and in December, she was awarded $100 per month. By this time, this letter, June 6th, she was already telling Keith that “when the kids aren’t at daycare” she will be reimbursing him the child care funds taken from his check after his check arrives.

Letter and Gifts

“Hi N & L,

We got you a couple more things-

2 writing books for you L to help you practice so you can write your dad letters, and Magic Rocks for you N.

Hope you like them! We’ll be talking to you soon!

Love, Dad, Patricia & Sarah”

5-1-96

My note to J-

“Hi J,

Here is a copy of the Explanation of Benefits that we recently received, so you can bill your insurance company. Thank you. Patricia”

Keith’s Response

Keith wrote back to the Insurance Admin from his insurance.

To told him that not only was it necessary, but imperative that he inform the Admin that the signature on the letter he received is NOT his.

He let the Admin know that while this situation happened a year ago, it was just brought to his attention on April 9, 1996. Keith let the Admin know that this letter was done without his knowledge or consent, that he DOES NOT nor has he in the past, authorized anything of any kind to be sent to his former wife.

Keith went on further to say that if a reimbursement is due her, and it come’s to our house, HE will send it directly to her as he has done in the past, otherwise she can wait for the claim to be processed through both insurance companies as they should. He said the he has ever confidence that the Provider of Service who handles the billing, know what the procedures are and will continue handling things accordingly, just as he is confident the insurance will reimburse her when it is necessary, but to be sent to our house since it is Keith’s insurance.

He also asked them to update the information in system to ensure this doesn’t happen again, and that if any come’s from his ex wife again, he would like to be alerted as to what it is and the purpose, especially if his signature is required.

How crazy because he also found out that another ex tried to access information from his insurance company, so he had to write another letter.

In this letter, he wrote:

“To Whom It May Concern:

I am forced to write this letter due to some questionable incidence’s that have occurred within my file.

I have two (2) ex wives. One is (#2) that I have two kids with, and is fully aware of my address and phone number. The other ex is (#3) with whom I have no children with and who is not aware of my address and phone number.

Today, I was advised that an “ex-wife” called (RX carrier) on March 6, 1996 to ascertain some type of information, however due to the fac that she was not able to verify my address or phone number, she was not given any information.

I am sending a copy of my divorce papers from (#3) and am formally requesting that she be removed from your system completely and please advise (RX Carrier) to do the same.

It is unnerving and very upsetting to know that these two women have not only attempted to ascertain information that is not available to them, but one has successfully had information in my file altered without my knowledge or consent.

As of this date, I am formally requesting that the ONLY person’s authorized to call and discuss any information are myself and my fiancee Patricia S. I realize that Patricia is not a dependent of mine due to to the fact that we are not married yet, however we will be soon and I trust her completely, as well as her ability to discuss matters in an intelligent way. Another reason I request to authorize Patricia is because I am normally working during your business hours, and since there is a three hour difference, it is more convenient this way.

Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. Should you have any further questions, comments or problems, please feel free to contact me.

As a footnote, if it is your requested that a code word be given to Patricia as her way of identifying herself truthfully when she calls, we will comply. Please advise either way. Thank you for your time. Sincerely,….”

I also wrote a letter.

“To Whom It May Concern:

As per my conversation with Ms. C this morning, enclosed you will find a copy of a letter *Keith was forced to write pertaining to his ex wife (#2).

It is understood that ALL reimbursements will be sent to *Keith at his home address of **************, EVEN IF (ex #2) calls and changes his address to hers to receive the reimbursements herself. Please add this letter to his file. Thank you.”

Say WHAT?

Today, Keith got a letter from his insurance company. It stated that he gave authorization to send all unassigned benefits to his former wife, J, in regard to their children.

The insurance Administrator attached a copy of the said letter…..

To BE CONTINUED…..

3-18-96

Today, wrote J a note, sending an EOB.

“Hello J,

Here is a copy of the Explanation of Benefits from Keith’s insurance company in reference to N’s (****) in Feb. I don’t know if your insurance co. will reimburse you, but you’ll probably need this to send them, just in case they will. Patricia”

Letter from L

Keith received a letter from L today. She dated it March 10, 1996. She seemed to ask if she was coming to his house. She wrote, “I’m going to come to your houses?”

His houses? LOL….ANYWAY, she told him, “When I get off the ariplane I’ll kiss you. Now I’m writeing a later to everyone in my family even you. How are you doing? What are we going to do there. Can you write to me? You now what I’m going to make a dream cacher for you? OK dad Love L”

She’s almost 9. I can see her writing this. She’s so cute.

March 1996

Wouldn’t you know it… my birthday, and guess who calls? Yep. During this March 4th conversation, ex wife #2 told Keith that she can’t trust anyone down here. Well, there are only two of us plus an almost 3 year old. She accused me of listening in on her conversations with the kids when they are visiting. Keith told her that was a lie, that doesn’t happen. She also told Keith he was an embarrassment to his kids.

Keith asked her what her problem was, and she said, “you’re looking at it.” He clapped back and said, “What do you mean? I can’t see you- you’re the problem.” She told him to “turn around and look at it- she’s probably standing right there!”

Keith eventually hung up on her and called the Sheriff’s Dept to file a harassing phone call report.

Approx. 9pm, the ex called AGAIN, told Keith she had made arrangements for the kids and that she was sorry she upset Keith. He said, “Right” and hung up.

He saw his kids for Spring break, starting March 30th through April 7th.

During her March 11th phone call to our house at 5:55pm, IRATE, yet again, Keith asked her what her problem was and why she was getting all upset. She told him, “your girlfriend is the problem and the kids don’t even like her” and accused Keith of invading her privacy because we called her insurance to find out the status of a couple claims for THE KIDS, NOT illegal and NOT against HIPAA. She told Keith, “What are you trying to do? Make me distraught? Drive me crazy? Make me think all these crazy things?” Keith told her he wasn’t trying to do anything, for her to “get off that horse!”

The ex told him that she signed the divorce papers to get away from hi and that his sole responsibility was to pay child support and 1/2 of all uncovered medical bills. He clarified that he was to pay whatever she says he owes, that he was just supposed to agree with her and be in the dark when he gets a bill, and called, “BULLSHIT!” He told her to keep thinking whatever she way she was, to go right ahead and keep thinking that way, and he said goodbye and hung up. He then walked out of the room and said, “NO MORE CALLS!”

Well, the ex called back at almost 6:10pm. I answered the phone. She asked if Keith was there. I told her no, but if she wanted to call back and leave a message on the answering machine, she could, but I chose not to get him on the phone. She said, “You WHAT?!” I told her I had heard the conversation they had and she shouted, ” this doesn’t concern you!” I told her that if all she was doing was calling to harass Keith more, it did concern me in that aspect and I chose not to get him on the phone. She was irate and said, “his name is not on any of the bills!” I said, “Deal with it, (her name)” and hung up.

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