Wade's medical journey
Last November, Wade, came home from a trip to Punta Cana feeling unwell. “I knew something was wrong on the flight home,” Wade recalls. He took COVID and flu tests, which both came back negative, but his condition worsened. ”I couldn’t take it anymore,” Wade explains, “so I went to the ER at Shelby Baptist Hospital.”
When Wade arrived, he mentioned Curaechoice at the check-in desk. “The first staff member wasn’t familiar with it, but the employee next to her knew what to do and walked her through it,” Wade says. The hospital admitted him, diagnosed him with an upper respiratory infection, and treated him with antibiotics.
“They didn’t charge me a dime—not one cent for the ER visit or the medication,” he says. “I still got first-class, grade-A service. Wade’s ER visit could have easily cost him $800 or more, but thanks to Curaechoice, it was fully covered. “I was ready to pay because I was feeling so bad, but it was all taken care of. That’s when I knew Curaechoice was something special,” Wade shares.
Ongoing Support Through Curaechoice’s CPAP Program
A month after his ER visit, Wade found himself needing additional medical supplies for his CPAP machine, which he uses to manage sleep apnea. “I went to Neighborhood CPAP in Pelham, Alabama, just to check out the latest machines and masks,” he says.
While there, the representative noticed Wade’s uniform and asked if he worked for Mercedes-Benz. “When I told her I had Curaechoice, she said, ‘You’re all set, you don’t need to pay for anything.’ I couldn’t believe it,” Wade recalls.
Wade downloaded his prescription from his doctor and handed it to the representative. From that moment on, he was enrolled in a monthly rotation, receiving new CPAP supplies—masks, filters, and headgear—delivered directly to his home at no cost. “I get all my supplies sent to my house every month.
I don’t have to do anything—it’s all taken care of, ” Wade says. “It’s crazy how easy it is, and it’s all free.” Wade was especially surprised by the difference in cost compared to traditional insurance. “If I had used Blue Cross, I would’ve had to pay something, maybe even the full amount,” he explains. “The last time I got my CPAP machine, I had to use my flex spending account to cover the cost. With Curaechoice, I didn’t pay anything.”
I was ready to pay because I was feeling so bad, but it was all taken care of. That’s when I knew Curaechoice was something really special.
Spreading the Word About Curaechoice
As a supervisor managing 57 employees, Wade is passionate about making sure his team knows about Curaechoice. “All of my guys are aware and educated on how to use Curaechoice,” he says proudly. “I have posters all over the team room and the break areas with instructions on how to download the app, scan the barcode, and get set up.” Wade’s efforts to promote Curaechoice don’t stop there. “People don’t realize how easy it is to use.
They think it’s just another program with red tape, but it’s the complete opposite—there’s no red tape, and it’s free,” he explains. He also makes sure to tell his coworkers how much they could save by switching from traditional insurance to Curaechoice. “I remind them every day—if you’re not using Curaechoice, you’re missing out.”
Wade’s experience with Curaechoice has been nothing short of life-changing. From covering unexpected ER visits to providing monthly medical supplies for his CPAP machine, Curaechoice has allowed him to manage his health without worrying about the cost. “It’s a blessing,” Wade says. “I don’t know what I’d do without it.” Wade looks forward to continuing to use Curaechoice for all his healthcare needs and is committed to helping his team at Mercedes-Benz get the most out of the program.
I’ll keep spreading the word because this is something everyone should be using.
Wade's benefits with Curaechoice
- Zero-Cost Emergency Room Visits
- No Out-of-Pocket Expenses for Prescriptions + Medical Supplies
- Convenient Monthly Deliveries for Medical Equipment
- Seamless Integration with Multiple Providers, including CPAP machine provider
