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Jane...About 15 years ago I had a friend whose HMO backed out on spinabifida surgery for her young daughter...and another whose Blue Cross rejected a gall bladder surgery payment saying it was a pre-existing condition ...they fought the two insurance companies and got no where until they got the State Dept. of Corporations involved...shortly after that both insurance companies paid in full with no more problems. You might want to try your State Dept.of Corporations which oversees all corporations and if it's incorporated in another state, notify that state's Dept. of Corporations...good luck. Joan H. ----- Original Message ----- From: JaneRoss <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 1999 3:37 PM Subject: Re: STN Stimulation Insurance coverage? > The Lees > > As you know my insurance company changed their mind after I had the > surgery. This was a group plan called Klamath Medical Service Bureau > (KMSB). After my husband and I paid the unprepared for bill, KMSB joined > Blue Cross Blue Shield. So when I called them about replacing my dead > battery this Summer after a three week time to research the project decided > yes they would pay for the replacement battery $12,000.00. Now there has > been another development, KMSB is being dropped by Blue Cross Blue Shield > the end of September. So I no longer > trust any insurance company any longer. My faith in them has been shattered. > >This new procedure was recommended by my neurosurgeon some 6-8 months ago > >but my HMO isn't going to cover it until the FDA approves it. I'm > >wondering if you folks who have had it done or are planning on it had it > >covered by your insurance carrier. If so could you email me and let me > >know the issurance company. I'd like to create a list of those that are > >covering the procedure to present to HAP. > > > >I'm teetering on the brink of going on disability, after working from home > >for the last two years. I was hoping to get the STNS procredure done and be > >able to continue for a while longer but I have no idea when the FDA will do > >their thing. It so frustrating to wait for these advances that I was told > >were "just around the corner", ten years ago and then have it just dangling > >just out of reach while my life starts to crumble in around me. > > > >Thanks > >Roy Lee > >Age 39/ Diag 12 years ago > > > jjjane > http://www.geocities.com/soho/village/6263/pienet/hithgang/hitjaner.html >