[Terry]

This was posted recently:

Bailey
Karma Chameleon

Posted January 25, 2007 03:30 PM

In The Big Bucket

Greetings!
I finally got the news I was looking for. As most know, been waiting news regarding 2 level Prodisc replacement. AETNA has approved it and now I'm set with a surgery date of 2/19 at TBI. And to top it off, I've called Aetna to confirm, but they are saying that they will pay for 2 level! Being the eternal pessimist I am, am reading the fine print about copays, coinsurance, payment procedures, etc. and expect that a hefty sum will still come out of my pocket, but so far so good! So for those out there who have been arguing and arguing with insurance companies, there is hope. Aetna rep told me, when I asked about 1 level vs 2, was that everyone is getting more educated now. That is great news! And maybe other carriers will follow.
I now look forward to reading up what others of you have recommended pre-surgery and post-surgery. Can't say that I'm excited about it all - though I would call it a true miracle that I'm in the situation that I am. Prayer does work! As everyone else, I'm scared about the procedure, the recovery, the chances that I will be worse off than I am now, etc...But we got to live right and I think I'm making strides at getting back my life again.
More updates later.


1995 L5 S1 laminectomy
2005 2 level herniation L3/L4 and L4/L5
5 epidruals
2006 discogram
2006 - diagnosed DDD - awaiting ADR surgery

Posts: 19 | Registered: November 08, 2006

This was posted recently. Good-luck in getting yours approved also. It always is different State to State and Policy to Policy. I provide Blue Cross to 30 employees and understand the frustrations of different coverage. At least you now know that a precedent has been set with someone else and maybe you can connect and get help for your case.

Terry Newton