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Topic: DC metro area LLMD that accepts insurance

megan4
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Member # 23936

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Hi all,

I am new to the DC area and need to find a LLMD that takes insurance. I have found a few LLMDs here but not a single one yet that takes insurance. This is a must if I am to get treatment. All leads are greatly appreciated.

I can travel throughout the metro area and surrounding cities and indeed am VERY willing to travel to find a doc that takes insurance. Baltimore and northern VA are particularly accessible.

I'm also looking for LLRNs, herbalists, and other LL practitioners of any stripe.

Thank you so much for your time,
megan

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TF
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 14183

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Sent you a name.

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Lymetoo
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Member # 743

posted

Welcome!

Why don't LLMD's take insurance??? ( some do )

The reason .. HERE:

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi/topic/2/15615?#000005

SEE "TF's" REPLY ON THE ABOVE LINK. PERFECT EXPLANATION!!!

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Opinions, not medical advice!

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hopingandpraying
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 9256

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Welcome to Lymenet! PM sent with a suggestion.

You need to be evaluated and treated by a Lyme-literate doctor (LLMD). Non LLMDs have no clue about this horrible disease or its complex treatment!

Unfortunately, LLMDs are far and few between. You need to go where they are.

Also, most LLMDs do not take insurance due to the politics surrounding this disease. Read poster TF's explanation about this:

"Why Lyme Doctors Don't Take Insurance"
http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi/topic/2/15615?#000005

Check the online state Lyme groups at:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/statenamelyme

Maybe they can help.

Some more resources (including Support Group info):
www.lyme-aware.org
www.natcaplyme.org

The top LLMD, Dr. H, has written a new book entitled, "Why Can't I Get Better?". It is an excellent source of information.

Also read "Cure Unknown" by Pamela Weintraub. Check your local library or buy it used on Amazon.

View "Under Our Skin" for free on www.hulu.com

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megan4
Junior Member
Member # 23936

posted

Hi all,

I appreciate your responses.

I should have noted that I've been in this community and in that battle for some time. I am quite aware of the sad politics and insurance issues. My trusted LLMD is retiring and so I have a need to have a regular treating physician.

I do not have the money to pay for lyme specialist that doesn't take insurance although I understand why I (may) be better off with one. If I want a doctor to monitor me, they must take insurance - end of story. Perhaps some day I will have the money to pay out of pocket. Till then, I'll take what I can get.

I disagree that good care is impossible to find without paying out of pocket. Hard to find, sure. Impossible to find, I've proven that wrong in my own battle. (A glimmer of hope for those that can't pay out of pocket).

Any further names or leads that do take insurance is greatly appreciated. I'll come back and update when I've found a LLMD in the DC area that does take insurance.

Thanks to all.

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Lymetoo
Moderator
Member # 743

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Sent what I have.

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Opinions, not medical advice!

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