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Hi David, My husband, Bob, is currently waiting for his second DBS (the first was done last January). The neurosurgeon requires Bob to see the neuropsychologist prior to the pre-surgical visit. Aetna Golden Medicare also denied this back in January, but someone at the neuro's office argued with Aetna and got it approved. Now, this same request was submitted and also denied this time too. I have not heard anything yet. We will be seeing the neuro in a couple of weeks so I will find out. I am sure you are correct though, the insurance companies just want the insured to pay more, including the premium which QUADRUPLED in price as of January 1, 2000. Also, as of Jan. 1 we now pay for all of the medicine ourself too! Big business as usual. We can't find any decent insurance for Bob because he is 49 and on Medicare, no one will cover him. What good is insurance if it won't cover sick people? Jackie > Hi all, > > I just found out that my insurance co. denied me to see a > neuropsychologist. GRRRR. This referral was made about 1 1/2 weeks ago. > > I think this may also be the case with seeing a movement disorder > specialist. I haven't heard a word, and its been at least a month since the > referral. > > Anyone out there have any ideas on how to "light a fire" under the insurance > company's B-hind? > > Is this just a game they play to try to get people to pay on their own? I > have had to pony up too many times in the past, even after the referral was > accepted (different co). > > Thanks, > David Meigs