Laurie: In California, the Pallidotomy IS available through Medicare. I have yet to hear of any states where it is not covered. Carole >---------- >From: Laura and Michael Rogers[SMTP:[log in to unmask]] >Sent: Thursday, October 17, 1996 12:57AM >To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN >Subject: Re: AN OFFER YOU CAN REFUSE? > >I think it is very generous of you both to even offer private consultation >or individual support as you do. If the pallidotomy was available thru >medicare I would have my mother inl aw get it in a heart beat. >Unfortunately neither she nor I can afford it. >Laurie > >