I hesitate to post this, because I'm so incredibly aware of the fact that other people have so many serious things happening in their lives. Do I really need to post every little change of events in ours? I received so much help here that I feel compelled. I did an over-the-phone comlaint resolution yesterday with our insurance. I'm uncertain how that will turn out, but I found out some great news that noboday told me before. Our son's medication is all covered, regardless of whether the Doctor is in the, "network" (which he is not). We were quite pleased with this news. Financially, we can tolerate paying for the doctors visits a lot more easily than paying for the medicine. I read all the links you sent me and followed your advice. The agent told me I was well prepared. I told her she could thank by buddies on Lymenet. (not really). When people we know and love want to know what's happening with our son's lyme, I don't even share the insurance headache. It's too complicated for me to understand sometimes. Funny, that I relate it now here to people I've never met. Thanks again for all your help. This site is cutting a path through unchartered territory.
Posted by NP40 (Member # 6711) on :
Miki, Lyme doc's do a lot of phone consult and prescription call in's by phone as well. Initially in treatment they may require an office visit once a month, but it tapers off to once a quarter [generally] when treatment takes hold.
If the insurance pays for meds that 90% of the battle, especially if IV's are required.
(not really).