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Forum: Insurance Hell 05-22-2007, 08:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 26,574
Posted By Laura C
I am sorry that I a have been away for so long. ...

I am sorry that I a have been away for so long. I will find the papers that will be important for an appeal and any info showing that the insurance covered it should help too. Anyone still wanting...
Forum: The Big File 12-13-2005, 03:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,681
Posted By Laura C
Mackenzie I have BC of California and...

Mackenzie


I have BC of California and they denied me twice. Our insurance is thru The Directors Guild and they have the last say - I took it before the board of trustees. Is your insurance thru...
Forum: The Big File 12-05-2005, 12:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,961
Posted By Laura C
I urge you to NOT give up. I am in the process...

I urge you to NOT give up. I am in the process of digitizing my appeal and will make it available to whoever needs it.

First and foremost, call or write to DePuy to get the appeals packet. It...
Forum: Insurance Hell 11-26-2005, 06:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 26,574
Posted By Laura C
Hi Everyone, I am going to get the rest of...

Hi Everyone,

I am going to get the rest of my appeal into the computer so that I can email the files to anyone who wants it. It was 85 pages long so give me a few days.

Also, I STRONGLY...
Forum: Insurance Hell 11-26-2005, 12:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 26,574
Posted By Laura C
Thank you, Harrison! Dr. Regan is going to...

Thank you, Harrison!

Dr. Regan is going to fuse L5-S1 because of the broken (or missing) facet joint and ADR on L3-5, L4-5. I am nervous as I know that I will be in alot of pain after the...
Forum: Insurance Hell 11-25-2005, 11:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 26,574
Posted By Laura C
Well, it has been a struggle but I won my appeal....

Well, it has been a struggle but I won my appeal. Insurance company is BC of CA thru the Directors Guild of America. I was denied twice. I appealed to the Board of Trustees of the Directors Guild....
Forum: The Big File 09-26-2005, 03:58 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 49,410
Posted By Laura C
I purchased the Tempur-pedic Deluxe adjustable...

I purchased the Tempur-pedic Deluxe adjustable bed and I absolutely LOVE it. It is heaven. I recommend it whole heartedly.
Forum: The Big File 09-05-2005, 07:22 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 49,410
Posted By Laura C
Well, I think that I am going to purchase the...

Well, I think that I am going to purchase the Tempurpedic especially since you can return it. If it is not right, then I will search for another one. I was looking at the "number" bed and on some...
Forum: The Big File 08-29-2005, 02:39 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 6,045
Posted By Laura C
Hi Everyone, Has anyone had a double or more...

Hi Everyone,

Has anyone had a double or more ADR approved my Aetna? I know that they will cover a single. Anyone please help if you know. Thanks so much.
Forum: The Big File 07-29-2005, 09:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,158
Posted By Laura C
I am starting the appeal process. If there are...

I am starting the appeal process. If there are any of you that have had ANY coverage from BC and are willing to share these documents with me, please email me and I will send my fax# Any other info...
Forum: The Big File 07-27-2005, 03:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,188
Posted By Laura C
Rick, That is great news. I am very happy...

Rick,

That is great news. I am very happy for you. I commend you for your tenacity!!! I am also a patient of Dr. Regan. My surgery date is October 11th. I was already denied by BC but with...
Forum: The Big File 07-26-2005, 04:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 38,642
Posted By Laura C
Another angle that I thought might be to stress...

Another angle that I thought might be to stress that because so many people are waiting for approval, they are taking more and more meds - which can't be good. I wonder sometimes if BC of CA is...
Forum: The Big File 07-26-2005, 03:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,009
Posted By Laura C
I took Palladone (16 mg daily)(time release) for...

I took Palladone (16 mg daily)(time release) for a short time and at first it relieved the pain but not completely. Then they increased it a bit and after it was in my system a while, I was nauseous,...
Forum: The Big File 07-26-2005, 03:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,263
Posted By Laura C
For appeals, it is important to have case studies...

For appeals, it is important to have case studies for the Charite Disc (for my case). I am searching on the net - anyone have any good sources?
Forum: The Big File 07-26-2005, 03:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 38,642
Posted By Laura C
Nice going Paulette - you can contact me if you...

Nice going Paulette - you can contact me if you need info of any kind - I am there %100.
Forum: The Big File 07-26-2005, 03:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 38,642
Posted By Laura C
Here is my letter: Dear Dateline, I am...

Here is my letter:

Dear Dateline,

I am writing to you on behalf of thousands of people in need of an Artificial Disc Replacement (lumbar, thoracic or cervical). Since the FDA approval in...
Forum: The Big File 07-26-2005, 12:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 38,642
Posted By Laura C
Paulette, Click on this link: ...

Paulette,

Click on this link:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3303518/

At the right is will say, "How Do I contact NBC News or MSNBC TV" and then I just clicked on Dateline NBC"

I encourage...
Forum: The Big File 07-26-2005, 12:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 38,642
Posted By Laura C
Today I wrote a letter to Dateline NBC proposing...

Today I wrote a letter to Dateline NBC proposing that they cover this issue of FDA approval and insurance denial - as some of you may have noticed, I have posted many times in the past few days. This...
Forum: The Big File 07-26-2005, 12:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,009
Posted By Laura C
To all of you above, have you tried going to a...

To all of you above, have you tried going to a pain management dr. to help wean you off of the meds? They should be able to help you. I am so looking forward to getting my surgery and then getting...
Forum: The Big File 07-25-2005, 07:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,471
Posted By Laura C
Dear Badneck, I understand your frustration....

Dear Badneck,

I understand your frustration. I have been thru numerous operations for many different things such as a spleenectomy (age 3) for spherocytosis, meckels diverticulum and appendectomy,...
Forum: The Big File 07-24-2005, 09:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 49,410
Posted By Laura C
Interesting - I think that everyone is going to...

Interesting - I think that everyone is going to have a different need according to our problems.
Forum: The Big File 07-24-2005, 07:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 49,410
Posted By Laura C
Jefferson, I have to sleep alone as well. I...

Jefferson,

I have to sleep alone as well. I am constantly tossing and turning because I cannot remain in one position for long because of pain. I forgot to add that I have severe stenosis on left...
Forum: The Big File 07-24-2005, 05:57 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 49,410
Posted By Laura C
Anyone have any suggestions for beds? Planning...

Anyone have any suggestions for beds? Planning to purchase and contemplating the Tempur-pedic because of their great return policy.
Forum: The Big File 07-23-2005, 04:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,548
Posted By Laura C
Dale, I so understand your frustration and...

Dale,

I so understand your frustration and depression. I intend to fight furiously for them to pay. I have to say I somehow feel that coming upon a year since the FDA approval coupled with the...
Forum: The Big File 07-23-2005, 12:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,548
Posted By Laura C
Hi Dale, I had a discogram today which...

Hi Dale,

I had a discogram today which showed 3 positive levels. One which has a facet joint missing. I find this whole insurance situation ludicrous, however, if some BC insurances are...
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