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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
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Susan
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WWYD?
My gastro agreed to prescribe IVIG which is supposed to help with my immune issues that are hurting my pregnancy changes.
I have Crohns and it's autoimmune.
It's been three weeks and he hasn't written the letter of medical necessity that we will need to get it through the insurance company.
I call and call and his staff tell me they keep telling him and nothing happens.
I don't know what to do. I will need this medication soon. My last option is doing a low dose out of pocket. The regular dose would be more effective but unless it's covered it will be cost prohibitive.
My gastro knows all of this. I asked his staff if there is a problem. They saod none that they know of. If he has changed his mind about prescribing it, I just need to know. Don't leave me hanging. He did give me the script already and the notes he put together but not the letter. That is the last piece.
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Posted 7/9/10 11:25 AM  |
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maybemommy10
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Re: WWYD?
Is there any way you can speak to him in person, via phone or even if it means making an appointment. I have learned if it is something important to completely bypass the office and speak directly to the doctor. And I don't feel guilty about it anymore either GL!!!
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| Posted 7/9/10 11:40 AM |
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WNA01
my 2 boys
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Re: WWYD?
i would make an appt and see ur gastro so he has no choice but to tell u whats going on.
 sorry for the unnecessary added stress
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| Posted 7/9/10 11:41 AM |
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BA2008
Need to find some hope!
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Beth -Ann
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Re: WWYD?
OMG - this is crazy. Its like thanks for helping but your not helping. I would call to speak with him or make an appointment to talk to him and explain that you started already and its going to take time for insurance to review. I guess I would pay OOP for this first time and hope he comes through. Good luck!!!
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| Posted 7/9/10 2:20 PM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
Member since 7/05 32475 total posts
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Susan
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Re: WWYD?
I just saw him 3 weeks ago. He wrote up the notes and wrote the script but the letter is the thing that I need.
His staff emails him everytime I call.
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| Posted 7/9/10 2:21 PM |
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BA2008
Need to find some hope!
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Beth -Ann
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Re: WWYD?
You really need to speak to him directly!! Demand to speak to him but in a nice way. Its the only way your going to get him to do it.
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| Posted 7/9/10 3:36 PM |
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InCogNito79
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Re: WWYD?
Ugh - so annoying. I hate when Dr's do this. He is probably sipping marqueritas at his hamptons house while you are freaking out.
I would say your best bet is to either demand a call back from the doctor or try to make an appt.
Worse case scenario if you can afford it i would plan to pay out of pocket for now
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| Posted 7/9/10 3:51 PM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
Member since 7/05 32475 total posts
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Susan
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Re: WWYD?
I'm so annoyed. I wish I had his email address.
hmmm...there may be a way to get it.
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| Posted 7/9/10 4:16 PM |
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6months
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Re: WWYD?
can you make an appointment to see him and get it in person?
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| Posted 7/9/10 4:17 PM |
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Jen2999
Baby girls & beagles rock!
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Jen
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Re: WWYD?
I would literally go to the office and sit there until he gets it for you.
That is ridic!!!
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| Posted 7/9/10 5:15 PM |
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