I had a nervous breakdown yesterday. I was going to say I almost "lost it" but I actually did lose it. It was when UnitedHealthcare did not approve a CT scan my new doctor requested. I don't know why they did not approve it - I've already had two of them done at the same place. I'm getting convinced that they will deny any claim, no matter what. I'm fighting them on several fronts - they still claim a common drug used for colorectal cancer I received is "experimental". They want me to pony up $7500 for each of six treatments. I'm not sure how much that is but I know I don't have that much in my savings account.The CT scan was finally approved after about 4 hours on the phone and I'm going in this morning. It's important that it gets done today so the doctor can review it this afternoon and we can start treatment next week. I haven't had treatment in several weeks and my markers are going up, so I'm ready to get back on track.
The good news is that I really like my new doctor and she is ready to get aggressive with the new treatment. So we're going to get after the cancer - now I need to work on my mental health!
Yeah, dealing with the insurance companies can be frustrating. United has screwed up a few of my claims, but I eventually got it all straightened out, but it took awhile. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteMust be infuriating to have to deal with intolerable insurance delays that are motivated by greed and hopes that the patients will lose the will to follow through. Keep up the good fight. We there supporting you!
ReplyDeleteKeep being a badass. Love you!
ReplyDeleteYikes, James! That f pulls the rug out a little!
ReplyDeleteHow dare they do that.
Glad you convinced them. And what a lot of energy that takes, huh?