Forum: New Member Introductions
10-18-2014, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 16,693
That's very tough, to have severe back pain for...
That's very tough, to have severe back pain for so long at such a relatively young age. I certainly understand your desire to have it covered by insurance, but IMO you should have an open mind to the...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
10-07-2014, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 19,189
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Forum: New Member Introductions
10-07-2014, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 19,189
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Forum: The Big File
10-03-2014, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 5,409
Aqua stationary bikes
I have been having issues with my feet. Specifically now (ball of foot pain). I've tried several cheap products but I can't seem to kick this. It's inhibiting my walking rehab and it's very...
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Forum: International Assistance
09-12-2014, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 14,479
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Forum: Insurance Hell
09-11-2014, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 17,039
very good stuff. I have taken a lot of good...
very good stuff. I have taken a lot of good advice from Frank and others. I am exceedingly confident that I will beat the odds. I have been pouring myself into this appeal. Good luck to you...
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Forum: The Big File
09-08-2014, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,168
Good article, not surprised at all either. My...
Good article, not surprised at all either. My DEXA revealed borderline osteopenia - Dr Zeegers told me the report was worthless and verified my bone strength when he examined them after I was opened...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
09-03-2014, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 12,125
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Forum: Insurance Hell
09-03-2014, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 12,125
So far in the whacky world of BCBS I have...
So far in the whacky world of BCBS I have received (2) different reasons for denial. Via phone days before I received the official denial in mail I was told that it was all about the 'emergency' vs...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
09-02-2014, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 12,125
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Forum: Insurance Hell
09-01-2014, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 12,125
Man that's great for you. Congratulations....
Man that's great for you. Congratulations. Working on my 1st appeal now. I did what you did, but when I got my case # I specifically asked if they wanted supporting docs over the previous 3 years...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
08-31-2014, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 17,039
I feel very good about the construction of my...
I feel very good about the construction of my appeal. Kelly I know you are going to send me your docs, but in all honesty I have done a lot of background work on my own and I have consulted with an...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
08-26-2014, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,697
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Forum: Insurance Hell
08-25-2014, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,697
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Forum: Insurance Hell
08-25-2014, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,697
David vs Goliath
Just did a search on 'external review'. Not promising. Starting to feel like I am David and Blue Cross is GOLIATH.
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Forum: Insurance Hell
08-25-2014, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,697
Appeal using 'External Review' method
I received a denial on my initial request for reimbursement from Blue Cross World Wide. I had 2 level ADR surgery with Dr Zeegers in April.
There are two ways to appeal a health plan decision:
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Forum: Insurance Hell
08-22-2014, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 17,039
Optimistic, I think you are right - now that I...
Optimistic, I think you are right - now that I look at it again. Although in my actual phone conversation the person I spoke to was emphatic about the 'emergency' thing. He actually said to me that...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
08-21-2014, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 25,622
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Forum: Insurance Hell
08-21-2014, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 17,039
1st denial
I have my 1st official denial. BCWW does all the fact checking and validates all international records then they passed it on to my local BCBS of RI and it was denied by them, they said:
it did not...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
08-20-2014, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 17,039
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Forum: New Member Introductions
08-16-2014, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 29,947
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Forum: New Member Introductions
08-12-2014, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 29,947
Hi Renee, many of us have been where you are at...
Hi Renee, many of us have been where you are at right now. I thought about checking out of this world on many occasions when I was at my lowest point. I would encourage you to seek the comfort that...
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Forum: The Naturopathic Corner
08-04-2014, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 14,131
Pool traction..more
I also put on ankle weights when hanging to give it a little extra pull. I started with 2 lbs on each ankle. They have some that are adjustable so you can keep adding weight - up to 5 lbs per leg. I...
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Forum: The Naturopathic Corner
08-04-2014, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 14,131
If you have access to a swimming pool (deep...
If you have access to a swimming pool (deep water), put a noodle under your arm pits and simply hang in the water. I always do this after I do my other aqua routines and swimming. Do it for at least...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
07-26-2014, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 17,039
I have BCBS RI, and BlueCard and for a while it...
I have BCBS RI, and BlueCard and for a while it seemed like I was going to get reimbursed. They contacted me after I had sent them all the wiring/invoice docs about a specific invoice that was not...
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