Pages

Monday, October 27, 2008

Sweet Relief!

Upon arriving home this evening, we got some great news. Our third appeal to Blue Cross regarding McKenzie's formula was successful! They will cover the Nutramigen AA for at least McKenzie's first year. When she turns 1, the doctor must reassess and if she is still allergic, it will continue to be covered. This is a great relief! We were spending over $300 a month on formula when McKenzie was eating well. (No, she is still not eating well.)

I was not going to bother with this appeal, but Dale persisted in writing the letter. He requested I do the teleconference since he thought my lawyerly skills would come in handy there. Apparently, our teamwork did it. This teaches me a lesson my father told me years ago: always challenge the insurance company's denial of coverage. I should never have lost faith in his lesson. It just goes to show that even when you get old, your parents are still wiser!
Mel

PS
There is a new picture of our IzzyBug. IzzyBug is another Phinism.

2 messages

Posted Nov 8, 2008 4:11pm
That's awesome! Glad you stuck with it!

Set1_rose
Posted Oct 27, 2008 8:19pm
Great news about the insurance. When Izzy gets over this bump and her appetite picks up it will really help out. Hope things smooth out for her real soon. It has been a long road for all of you.
Love, June, David and Kristen

No comments:

Post a Comment