OK, so I just found out the company is self-insured. So, basically, in my estimation this means, the head guy (whose office is right next door to my husbands!) could just call the insurance and tell them to approve it, right? Any suggestions from anyone on how my husband could approach this, especially since he was already given his bonus early to help? Are we just coming off as greedy? I will add that the owner (he inherited co from his Dad, who was a very generous, thoughtful man) is in his 50's, has never been married, no kids, no appreciation or real understanding of family life, and how important my health is to my husband and his career. During an appeal, does my appeal plea go to the owner of the company, since it's self-insured, or possibly our HR division during the appeal process??? Any advice on how my husband could approach this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again Terry for your input.
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CindyLou
bicycle accident 6/19/01
2 compression fractures, T12, L1;
vertibroplasty @ above levels, 9/15/01
4/06 hip labral tear repair
4/07 Lumbar ProDisc replacement by Dr. B., 3 levels; L3-6
7/2/08 ALIF of L6-S1
7/30/08 Removed bone cement.
8/7/08 Diagnosed with pulmonary embolism, double pneumonia, collapsed left lung, pleurisy, pleural effusion.
3/10/09 right SI Joint Fusion; seeing light at end of tunnel, for first time in 8 years!!
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