Guest guest Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 Check out www.attorneyaccess.net and give them a call. > > how to file to be a part of the lawsuit??? I know that thousands have > signed up since it first became public but am unsure of who to talk to > about filing a claim. > > I truly do not want money for my child's Autism! Butu I will file a > lawsuit so that MAYBE we can change the future for the next generation. > I have 7 grandchildren and 3 more on the way and my older > kids " believe " what their pediatrician tells them! > > Thanks! > HUGS! > Tammy > Mommy of 11 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 I WANT MONEY. I NEED THE MONEY. WE DESERVE THE MONEY11111111111111111111 Hooker <brian@...> wrote: Check out www.attorneyaccess.net and give them a call.>> how to file to be a part of the lawsuit??? I know that thousands have > signed up since it first became public but am unsure of who to talk to > about filing a claim.> > I truly do not want money for my child's Autism! Butu I will file a > lawsuit so that MAYBE we can change the future for the next generation. > I have 7 grandchildren and 3 more on the way and my older > kids "believe" what their pediatrician tells them! > > Thanks!> HUGS!> Tammy> Mommy of 11> Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 I WANT MONEY. I NEED THE MONEY. WE DESERVE THE MONEY11111111111111111111 Hooker <brian@...> wrote: Check out www.attorneyaccess.net and give them a call.>> how to file to be a part of the lawsuit??? I know that thousands have > signed up since it first became public but am unsure of who to talk to > about filing a claim.> > I truly do not want money for my child's Autism! Butu I will file a > lawsuit so that MAYBE we can change the future for the next generation. > I have 7 grandchildren and 3 more on the way and my older > kids "believe" what their pediatrician tells them! > > Thanks!> HUGS!> Tammy> Mommy of 11> Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 Thank you ! I will be contacting them ASAP! HUGS! Tammy Mommy of 11 Re: Does anyone know.... Check out www.attorneyaccess.net and give them a call.>> how to file to be a part of the lawsuit??? I know that thousands have > signed up since it first became public but am unsure of who to talk to > about filing a claim.> > I truly do not want money for my child's Autism! Butu I will file a > lawsuit so that MAYBE we can change the future for the next generation. > I have 7 grandchildren and 3 more on the way and my older > kids "believe" what their pediatrician tells them! > > Thanks!> HUGS!> Tammy> Mommy of 11> No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.23/740 - Release Date: 3/30/2007 1:15 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 Thank you ! I will be contacting them ASAP! HUGS! Tammy Mommy of 11 Re: Does anyone know.... Check out www.attorneyaccess.net and give them a call.>> how to file to be a part of the lawsuit??? I know that thousands have > signed up since it first became public but am unsure of who to talk to > about filing a claim.> > I truly do not want money for my child's Autism! Butu I will file a > lawsuit so that MAYBE we can change the future for the next generation. > I have 7 grandchildren and 3 more on the way and my older > kids "believe" what their pediatrician tells them! > > Thanks!> HUGS!> Tammy> Mommy of 11> No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.23/740 - Release Date: 3/30/2007 1:15 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 LOL! I would love the money and we sure do need it! We had not even begun to recover from Hurricane Katrina when we got our diagnosis! And you are sooooooo right, we DESERVE it! But the money will never change things for Cody so I would much rather spare the next generation if possible, ya know? (I know, I am nuts to not push for the money....I hear that all the time!) HUGS! Tammy Mommy of 11 Re: Re: Does anyone know.... I WANT MONEY. I NEED THE MONEY. WE DESERVE THE MONEY11111111111111111111 Hooker <briandream-big (DOT) us> wrote: Check out www.attorneyaccess.net and give them a call.>> how to file to be a part of the lawsuit??? I know that thousands have > signed up since it first became public but am unsure of who to talk to > about filing a claim.> > I truly do not want money for my child's Autism! Butu I will file a > lawsuit so that MAYBE we can change the future for the next generation. > I have 7 grandchildren and 3 more on the way and my older > kids "believe" what their pediatrician tells them! > > Thanks!> HUGS!> Tammy> Mommy of 11> Don't pick lemons.See all the new 2007 cars at Autos. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.23/740 - Release Date: 3/30/2007 1:15 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 LOL! I would love the money and we sure do need it! We had not even begun to recover from Hurricane Katrina when we got our diagnosis! And you are sooooooo right, we DESERVE it! But the money will never change things for Cody so I would much rather spare the next generation if possible, ya know? (I know, I am nuts to not push for the money....I hear that all the time!) HUGS! Tammy Mommy of 11 Re: Re: Does anyone know.... I WANT MONEY. I NEED THE MONEY. WE DESERVE THE MONEY11111111111111111111 Hooker <briandream-big (DOT) us> wrote: Check out www.attorneyaccess.net and give them a call.>> how to file to be a part of the lawsuit??? I know that thousands have > signed up since it first became public but am unsure of who to talk to > about filing a claim.> > I truly do not want money for my child's Autism! Butu I will file a > lawsuit so that MAYBE we can change the future for the next generation. > I have 7 grandchildren and 3 more on the way and my older > kids "believe" what their pediatrician tells them! > > Thanks!> HUGS!> Tammy> Mommy of 11> Don't pick lemons.See all the new 2007 cars at Autos. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.23/740 - Release Date: 3/30/2007 1:15 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 Let me know how this goes. We'll be happy to join you. Kim --- Little Gents & Gems <gentsandgems@...> wrote: > Thank you ! I will be contacting them > ASAP! > > > HUGS! > Tammy > Mommy of 11 > Re: Does anyone know.... > > > Check out www.attorneyaccess.net and give > them a call. > > > > > > > how to file to be a part of the lawsuit??? > I know that thousands > have > > signed up since it first became public but > am unsure of who to > talk to > > about filing a claim. > > > > I truly do not want money for my child's > Autism! Butu I will file > a > > lawsuit so that MAYBE we can change the > future for the next > generation. > > I have 7 grandchildren and 3 more on the > way and my older > > kids " believe " what their pediatrician > tells them! > > > > Thanks! > > HUGS! > > Tammy > > Mommy of 11 > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: > 268.18.23/740 - Release Date: 3/30/2007 1:15 PM > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Search movie showtime shortcut. http://tools.search./shortcuts/#news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 Let me know how this goes. We'll be happy to join you. Kim --- Little Gents & Gems <gentsandgems@...> wrote: > Thank you ! I will be contacting them > ASAP! > > > HUGS! > Tammy > Mommy of 11 > Re: Does anyone know.... > > > Check out www.attorneyaccess.net and give > them a call. > > > > > > > how to file to be a part of the lawsuit??? > I know that thousands > have > > signed up since it first became public but > am unsure of who to > talk to > > about filing a claim. > > > > I truly do not want money for my child's > Autism! Butu I will file > a > > lawsuit so that MAYBE we can change the > future for the next > generation. > > I have 7 grandchildren and 3 more on the > way and my older > > kids " believe " what their pediatrician > tells them! > > > > Thanks! > > HUGS! > > Tammy > > Mommy of 11 > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: > 268.18.23/740 - Release Date: 3/30/2007 1:15 PM > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Search movie showtime shortcut. http://tools.search./shortcuts/#news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 Money will change a lot, money can afford our kids the best DAN! treatments... sometime Gavins treatments lapse a couple weeks at a time while I try to scrape up more money. I would love some money. On 4/1/07, Kim <delicateflower_kk@...> wrote: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 the money would allow me to do all the very best treatments that I may not be able to afford at present. And this would change things for me and for many others, i am sure.Little Gents & Gems <gentsandgems@...> wrote: LOL! I would love the money and we sure do need it! We had not even begun to recover from Hurricane Katrina when we got our diagnosis! And you are sooooooo right, we DESERVE it! But the money will never change things for Cody so I would much rather spare the next generation if possible, ya know? (I know, I am nuts to not push for the money....I hear that all the time!) HUGS! Tammy Mommy of 11 Re: Re: Does anyone know.... I WANT MONEY. I NEED THE MONEY. WE DESERVE THE MONEY11111111111111111111 Hooker <briandream-big (DOT) us> wrote: Check out www.attorneyaccess.net and give them a call.>> how to file to be a part of the lawsuit??? I know that thousands have > signed up since it first became public but am unsure of who to talk to > about filing a claim.> > I truly do not want money for my child's Autism! Butu I will file a > lawsuit so that MAYBE we can change the future for the next generation. > I have 7 grandchildren and 3 more on the way and my older > kids "believe" what their pediatrician tells them! > > Thanks!> HUGS!> Tammy> Mommy of 11> Don't pick lemons.See all the new 2007 cars at Autos. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.23/740 - Release Date: 3/30/2007 1:15 PM Bored stiff? Loosen up...Download and play hundreds of games for free on Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Do you know what biomed for five costs? Since two of my dc had immediate and severe reactions and regressions to their vaccines on the SAME DAY, I figure the least the gov't that told us we HAD to get these shots can do is pay for their medical care... > > > > how to file to be a part of the lawsuit??? I know that thousands > have > > signed up since it first became public but am unsure of who to > talk to > > about filing a claim. > > > > I truly do not want money for my child's Autism! Butu I will file > a > > lawsuit so that MAYBE we can change the future for the next > generation. > > I have 7 grandchildren and 3 more on the way and my older > > kids " believe " what their pediatrician tells them! > > > > Thanks! > > HUGS! > > Tammy > > Mommy of 11 > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Don't pick lemons. > See all the new 2007 cars at Autos. > > > --------------------------------- > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.23/740 - Release Date: 3/30/2007 1:15 PM > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Bored stiff? Loosen up... > Download and play hundreds of games for free on Games. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Gavin's costs right avg about $550 a month... for all his supplements(Dr N vitamins and detox booster, CLO and GLA, vit a/d, zinc and folinic acid, milk thistle, melatonin --I think that is it right now.), MB12 & numbing creme, glutathione, DMSA and the phone consults about every 8 weeks and labs ever 8 weeks (some of the labs are covered under our insurance, like the CBC and Chem panel) but the blood and urine thru Doctors Data is NOT.... so all that comes to an avg of $550 a month NOW we have a Blue Cross Highmark PPO and I JUST NOW found out that great plains bills them so I may be able to save on labs --for a little while... as we are moving in 4 months and the PPO is cobra coverage and the state is paying for it and we will be dropped when we move to LA. gavin has one rx, a seizure pill... Lamictal --i HATE giving it to him, since it is actually a pill given for bipolar, BUT it is NOT metabolised in the liver or kidneys, so it is the lesser of all the evils. Gavin will have a repeat EEG in July, I am hoping that its normal so we canstart talking about taking him off the meds. I can't imagine biomed for 5! I am sorry. The National Autism Association has a helping hands fund, you can apply for a one time grant of $1,500 if you get it you could use that to pay for evals of all your kids and from there at least you would know where you stand and you could get a better idea of what it would cost for you. GL W. On 4/1/07, shilohashfork <shilohashfork@...> wrote: Do you know what biomed for five costs? Since two of my dc had immediate and severe reactions and regressions to their vaccines on the SAME DAY, I figure the least the gov't that told us we HAD to get these shots can do is pay for their medical care... > >> > how to file to be a part of the lawsuit??? I know that thousands > have > > signed up since it first became public but am unsure of who to > talk to > > about filing a claim.> > > > I truly do not want money for my child's Autism! Butu I will file > a > > lawsuit so that MAYBE we can change the future for the next > generation. > > I have 7 grandchildren and 3 more on the way and my older > > kids " believe " what their pediatrician tells them! > > > > Thanks!> > HUGS! > > Tammy> > Mommy of 11> >> > > > > > ---------------------------------> Don't pick lemons.> See all the new 2007 cars at Autos. > > > ---------------------------------> > No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG Free Edition.> Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.23/740 - Release Date: 3/30/2007 1:15 PM> > > > > > ---------------------------------> Bored stiff? Loosen up...> Download and play hundreds of games for free on Games.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Hi . Have you tried making a claim for the Doctors Data Labs under your insurance? I know every policy is different, but I submit all my labs to blue cross and they have covered all of them 100%. They have mostly been great plains and DD labs. They even covered the urine toxic metals which surprised me. I never have the lab claim it, because Great Plains charges the insurance co more and then we foot the full bill if they deny. Less risk to pay the cash price upfront and then submit to the insurance. I had up to a year to submit from the date of the lab test. Also our compounding pharmacy makes the claims to insurance for our compound meds too. In the past, TD glutathione, TD DMPS, B12 shots were all covered. Our Rx deductible went up for compounds this year though, so in some cases, the cost was less then the $50 deductible. Becky (some of the labs are covered under our insurance, like the CBC and Chem panel) but the blood and urine thru Doctors Data is NOT.... so all that comes to an avg of $550 a month NOW we have a Blue Cross Highmark PPO and I JUST NOW found out that great plains bills them so I may be able to save on labs --for a little while... as we are moving in 4 months and the PPO is cobra coverage and the state is paying for it and we will be dropped when we move to LA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Hi Becky, I have BCBS also and was wondering what claim form you use for the lab tests. I just sent our first batch of tests out last week, and am looking for some info on the claim submittal process. The claim form I have seems to pertain to a doctor's office visit. I know we may have different plans under BCBS, but any insight into this process would be greatly appreciated. TIA, Kim > > Hi . Have you tried making a claim for the Doctors Data Labs under > your insurance? I know every policy is different, but I submit all my > labs to blue cross and they have covered all of them 100%. They have > mostly been great plains and DD labs. They even covered the urine toxic > metals which surprised me. > > > > I never have the lab claim it, because Great Plains charges the > insurance co more and then we foot the full bill if they deny. Less risk > to pay the cash price upfront and then submit to the insurance. I had up > to a year to submit from the date of the lab test. > > > > Also our compounding pharmacy makes the claims to insurance for our > compound meds too. In the past, TD glutathione, TD DMPS, B12 shots were > all covered. Our Rx deductible went up for compounds this year though, > so in some cases, the cost was less then the $50 deductible. > > Becky > > (some of the labs are covered under our insurance, like the CBC and > Chem panel) but the blood and urine thru Doctors Data is NOT.... > > so all that comes to an avg of $550 a month > > NOW we have a Blue Cross Highmark PPO and I JUST NOW found out that > great plains bills them so I may be able to save on labs --for a little > while... as we are moving in 4 months and the PPO is cobra coverage and > the state is paying for it and we will be dropped when we move to LA. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 I had to call the number on the back of my card and ask for the form, it’s not available on the website. I think there are only 2 types of claims forms, one for prescriptions and one for anything else (that is probably what you have). The key is making sure the labs were coded correctly to increase the chances of reimbursement. Most good DAN’s will know how to code. Becky Hi Becky, I have BCBS also and was wondering what claim form you use for the lab tests. I just sent our first batch of tests out last week, and am looking for some info on the claim submittal process. The claim form I have seems to pertain to a doctor's office visit. I know we may have different plans under BCBS, but any insight into this process would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 But what about DANs that dont even bother? grrrrr I know they are helping our kids but some would really be helping US if they took the time o bill our insurance properly. I never understood why they don't --well I do... but I dont On 4/2/07, Becky Grant-Widen <bgrantwiden@...> wrote: I had to call the number on the back of my card and ask for the form, it's not available on the website. I think there are only 2 types of claims forms, one for prescriptions and one for anything else (that is probably what you have). The key is making sure the labs were coded correctly to increase the chances of reimbursement. Most good DAN's will know how to code. Becky Hi Becky, I have BCBS also and was wondering what claim form you use for the lab tests. I just sent our first batch of tests out last week, and am looking for some info on the claim submittal process. The claim form I have seems to pertain to a doctor's office visit. I know we may have different plans under BCBS, but any insight into this process would be greatly appreciated. -- M. Webster814-644-3564 Autism IS Treatablehttp://www.generationrescue.orghttp://www.putchildrenfirst.orgBe ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity. --Horace Mann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Well, the billing is one thing, I think that would be unrealistic to expect. They would be dealing with so many different insurance policies. Coding, though, they should be coding things correctly so then we can go try to get payment. I have only experienced dealing with a DAN office that always codes correctly, so personally had no issues. Locally, I find I have to tell parents the codes to tell their doctors. Some follow DAN, but not trained, some are DAN’s but not as experienced. IMO it should be DAN 101. There’s a pretty predictable set of codes that we tend to have applied to our kids. Becky But what about DANs that dont even bother? grrrrr I know they are helping our kids but some would really be helping US if they took the time o bill our insurance properly. I never understood why they don't --well I do... but I dont On 4/2/07, Becky Grant-Widen <bgrantwidenbeeline-online (DOT) net> wrote: I had to call the number on the back of my card and ask for the form, it's not available on the website. I think there are only 2 types of claims forms, one for prescriptions and one for anything else (that is probably what you have). The key is making sure the labs were coded correctly to increase the chances of reimbursement. Most good DAN's will know how to code. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 I have BCBS PPO and DD is never covered. There is a better financial option. Why don't you use mainline medicine. I find it odd or rare that a DD lab is covered by insurance. Labcorp has a urine toxic metals kit 100% covered by insurance. Your friendly, financially sensitive DAN Dr. doesn't get a cut though. Why don't you ask them to prescribe labs covered by insurance? Say " Mr DAN Dr. can you prescribe the labcorp instead of the DD because I don't have enough money to buy the same lab? " Be careful not to mortgage your house more for labs that are currently covered by insurance. Not all the DAN Doctors are ethical or sensitive to the financial plight of these families trying to treat their children. I guess the financially strapped single mom or dad with 2 ASD children and insurance is not entitled to biomedical interventions under the current DAN vision. This money grubbing nonsense has gone on long enough. How dare ARI publicly call the pharma industry greedy and continue to do what they do without attempting to mainstream their practices. It is time for ARI to start working with mainline medicine so ALL these children have an opportunity to heal. I fully understand that they have uncovered and solved some of our children's problems. ARI has no plans mainstream their treatment, address insurance, validate all their treatments through peer reviewed science, or work with our local pediatricians. Why is that? Is anyone is honest or brave enough to answer? > > > > Hi . Have you tried making a claim for the Doctors Data Labs > under > > your insurance? I know every policy is different, but I submit all > my > > labs to blue cross and they have covered all of them 100%. They have > > mostly been great plains and DD labs. They even covered the urine > toxic > > metals which surprised me. > > > > > > > > I never have the lab claim it, because Great Plains charges the > > insurance co more and then we foot the full bill if they deny. Less > risk > > to pay the cash price upfront and then submit to the insurance. I > had up > > to a year to submit from the date of the lab test. > > > > > > > > Also our compounding pharmacy makes the claims to insurance for our > > compound meds too. In the past, TD glutathione, TD DMPS, B12 shots > were > > all covered. Our Rx deductible went up for compounds this year > though, > > so in some cases, the cost was less then the $50 deductible. > > > > Becky > > > > (some of the labs are covered under our insurance, like the CBC and > > Chem panel) but the blood and urine thru Doctors Data is NOT.... > > > > so all that comes to an avg of $550 a month > > > > NOW we have a Blue Cross Highmark PPO and I JUST NOW found out that > > great plains bills them so I may be able to save on labs --for a > little > > while... as we are moving in 4 months and the PPO is cobra coverage > and > > the state is paying for it and we will be dropped when we move to > LA. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 I KNOW! My lab test paperwork given to me by the DAN already had the insurance info section crossed out becuase I guess they didn't want me to even try going thruough the insurance, at least not until after I had already paid for it! And as far as even asking any questions regarding how I might go about getting reimbursed through the claim process, their answer is " we don't deal with insurance " . Does anyone know of a helpful medical insurance advice website? I guess it would be kind of difficult since they are all so differnt, but my god I feel like I need a course in it! > > > > I had to call the number on the back of my card and ask for the form, > > it's not available on the website. I think there are only 2 types of claims > > forms, one for prescriptions and one for anything else (that is probably > > what you have). > > > > > > > > The key is making sure the labs were coded correctly to increase the > > chances of reimbursement. Most good DAN's will know how to code. > > > > > > > > Becky > > > > > > > > Hi Becky, I have BCBS also and was wondering what claim form you use > > for the lab tests. I just sent our first batch of tests out last > > week, and am looking for some info on the claim submittal process. > > The claim form I have seems to pertain to a doctor's office visit. I > > know we may have different plans under BCBS, but any insight into > > this process would be greatly appreciated. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > M. Webster > 814-644-3564 > Autism IS Treatable > http://www.generationrescue.org > http://www.putchildrenfirst.org > > Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity. > --Horace Mann > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 there is a list just for this topic - autism_insurance_information From: EOHarm [mailto:EOHarm ] On Behalf Of kimmacknis Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 9:40 PM EOHarm Subject: Re: Does anyone know.... I KNOW! My lab test paperwork given to me by the DAN already had the insurance info section crossed out becuase I guess they didn't want me to even try going thruough the insurance, at least not until after I had already paid for it! And as far as even asking any questions regarding how I might go about getting reimbursed through the claim process, their answer is " we don't deal with insurance " . Does anyone know of a helpful medical insurance advice website? I guess it would be kind of difficult since they are all so differnt, but my god I feel like I need a course in it! > > > > I had to call the number on the back of my card and ask for the form, > > it's not available on the website. I think there are only 2 types of claims > > forms, one for prescriptions and one for anything else (that is probably > > what you have). > > > > > > > > The key is making sure the labs were coded correctly to increase the > > chances of reimbursement. Most good DAN's will know how to code. > > > > > > > > Becky > > > > > > > > Hi Becky, I have BCBS also and was wondering what claim form you use > > for the lab tests. I just sent our first batch of tests out last > > week, and am looking for some info on the claim submittal process. > > The claim form I have seems to pertain to a doctor's office visit. I > > know we may have different plans under BCBS, but any insight into > > this process would be greatly appreciated. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > M. Webster > 814-644-3564 > Autism IS Treatable > http://www.generationrescue.org > http://www.putchildrenfirst.org > > Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity. > --Horace Mann > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 TACA has a great insurance section on their site. I think you got most of the question answered, but, why don't you think they will attempt to take insurance? > > > > > > I had to call the number on the back of my card and ask for > the form, > > > it's not available on the website. I think there are only 2 types > of claims > > > forms, one for prescriptions and one for anything else (that is > probably > > > what you have). > > > > > > > > > > > > The key is making sure the labs were coded correctly to increase > the > > > chances of reimbursement. Most good DAN's will know how to code. > > > > > > > > > > > > Becky > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Becky, I have BCBS also and was wondering what claim form you > use > > > for the lab tests. I just sent our first batch of tests out last > > > week, and am looking for some info on the claim submittal process. > > > The claim form I have seems to pertain to a doctor's office > visit. I > > > know we may have different plans under BCBS, but any insight into > > > this process would be greatly appreciated. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > M. Webster > > 814-644-3564 > > Autism IS Treatable > > http://www.generationrescue.org > > http://www.putchildrenfirst.org > > > > Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity. > > --Horace Mann > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 I can only speak for what I've experienced with our DAN. we see Dr. Mumper and she runs as much as she can thru Labcorp so that it will be covered by our ins. She's even called her office staff into the room and had them check with Labcorp as to whether or not they have a test. She does run things thru other labs but mostly she has used Labcorp for us. Beth > > > > > > Hi . Have you tried making a claim for the Doctors Data Labs > > under > > > your insurance? I know every policy is different, but I submit all > > my > > > labs to blue cross and they have covered all of them 100%. They have > > > mostly been great plains and DD labs. They even covered the urine > > toxic > > > metals which surprised me. > > > > > > > > > > > > I never have the lab claim it, because Great Plains charges the > > > insurance co more and then we foot the full bill if they deny. Less > > risk > > > to pay the cash price upfront and then submit to the insurance. I > > had up > > > to a year to submit from the date of the lab test. > > > > > > > > > > > > Also our compounding pharmacy makes the claims to insurance for our > > > compound meds too. In the past, TD glutathione, TD DMPS, B12 shots > > were > > > all covered. Our Rx deductible went up for compounds this year > > though, > > > so in some cases, the cost was less then the $50 deductible. > > > > > > Becky > > > > > > (some of the labs are covered under our insurance, like the CBC and > > > Chem panel) but the blood and urine thru Doctors Data is NOT.... > > > > > > so all that comes to an avg of $550 a month > > > > > > NOW we have a Blue Cross Highmark PPO and I JUST NOW found out that > > > great plains bills them so I may be able to save on labs --for a > > little > > > while... as we are moving in 4 months and the PPO is cobra coverage > > and > > > the state is paying for it and we will be dropped when we move to > > LA. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Thanks, I have viewed that info on their website and did find it useful. As far as your question and I'm not sure if it was to me or not, but my answer is I don't know. It is very intimidating though because if the Dr office doesn't even deal with it, how am I going to deal with it? > > > > > > > > I had to call the number on the back of my card and ask for > > the form, > > > > it's not available on the website. I think there are only 2 types > > of claims > > > > forms, one for prescriptions and one for anything else (that is > > probably > > > > what you have). > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The key is making sure the labs were coded correctly to increase > > the > > > > chances of reimbursement. Most good DAN's will know how to code. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Becky > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Becky, I have BCBS also and was wondering what claim form you > > use > > > > for the lab tests. I just sent our first batch of tests out last > > > > week, and am looking for some info on the claim submittal process. > > > > The claim form I have seems to pertain to a doctor's office > > visit. I > > > > know we may have different plans under BCBS, but any insight into > > > > this process would be greatly appreciated. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > M. Webster > > > 814-644-3564 > > > Autism IS Treatable > > > http://www.generationrescue.org > > > http://www.putchildrenfirst.org > > > > > > Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity. > > > --Horace Mann > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 I have BCBS PPO and DD is usually covered. We use Mumper and she does send most of what we do through regular labs but I know most DAN docs don’t even bother. I have watched for years how parents leave a doctors office with a $5000 lab bill. It’s sickening that most docs don't consider finances. I have chosen not to use those doctors, as i am a fan of vote with your money. I agree that there is a better way. The DAN movement needs to get their head out and help us help our kids, and them in the long run. They have become accustomed to us paying through the nose for their every whim to help our kids. We did it gratefully for so many years because they were the only ones who even bothered to help us. But at the same time, they never bothered to publish research or work with insurance companies or labs that are covered by insurance to help us help our kids. It’s been a very one-sided relationship. We should be demanding that the ARI/DAN movement start actually publishing their data – that we paid for – so that when we go to the legislature and fight for autism insurance coverage, we have something to show the legislators that isn’t purely anecdotal crap. How can the legislators help us get our treatments covered if we cannot show them one scrap of proof that it works?? The DAN docs have had plenty of time, and we’ve “contributed” plenty of money to them that we deserve some help from them in order to help our kids. It is true that not all our best tests are available at insurance covered labs, but the DAN docs and ARI have also had ample time to work with Labcorp and Qwest to create the panels that they need. I know there have been panels created for our kids at specialty labs, but without insurance coverage, while convenient, doesn’t help at all unless you have a sugar daddy to pay for it all. (send him my phone number!). It shouldn’t be that only the rich can get treatment for their kids. But that’s what it’s become. If nothing else, all DAN docs should be taught how to code properly and send every parent home with the tools to collect as much reimbursement as they can. But there is no reason at all that they can’t pool a few phone consult fees (at $300 an hour all cash) from every doctor and start publishing the data they’ve collected from our kids. It’s time already. Holly From: EOHarm [mailto:EOHarm ] On Behalf Of ahs10402Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 9:34 PMEOHarm Subject: FW: Re: Does anyone know.... I have BCBS PPO and DD is never covered. There is a better financial option.Why don't you use mainline medicine. I find it odd or rare that a DD lab is covered by insurance. Labcorp has a urine toxic metals kit 100% covered by insurance. Your friendly, financially sensitive DAN Dr. doesn't get a cut though. Why don't you ask them to prescribe labs covered by insurance? Say "Mr DAN Dr. can you prescribe the labcorp instead of the DD because I don't have enough money to buy the same lab?" Be careful not to mortgage your house more for labs that are currently covered by insurance. Not all the DAN Doctors are ethical or sensitive to the financial plight of these families trying to treat their children. I guess the financially strapped single mom or dad with 2 ASD children and insurance is not entitled to biomedical interventions under the current DAN vision. This money grubbing nonsense has gone on long enough. How dare ARI publicly call the pharma industry greedy and continue to do what they do without attempting to mainstream their practices. It is time for ARI to start working with mainline medicine so ALL these children have an opportunity to heal. I fully understand that they have uncovered and solved some of our children's problems. ARI has no plans mainstream their treatment, address insurance, validate all their treatments through peer reviewed science, or work with our local pediatricians. Why is that? Is anyone is honest or brave enough to answer? > >> > Hi . Have you tried making a claim for the Doctors Data Labs > under> > your insurance? I know every policy is different, but I submit all > my> > labs to blue cross and they have covered all of them 100%. They have> > mostly been great plains and DD labs. They even covered the urine > toxic> > metals which surprised me.> > > > > > > > I never have the lab claim it, because Great Plains charges the> > insurance co more and then we foot the full bill if they deny. Less > risk> > to pay the cash price upfront and then submit to the insurance. I > had up> > to a year to submit from the date of the lab test. > > > > > > > > Also our compounding pharmacy makes the claims to insurance for our> > compound meds too. In the past, TD glutathione, TD DMPS, B12 shots > were> > all covered. Our Rx deductible went up for compounds this year > though,> > so in some cases, the cost was less then the $50 deductible. > > > > Becky> > > > (some of the labs are covered under our insurance, like the CBC and> > Chem panel) but the blood and urine thru Doctors Data is NOT.... > > > > so all that comes to an avg of $550 a month> > > > NOW we have a Blue Cross Highmark PPO and I JUST NOW found out that> > great plains bills them so I may be able to save on labs --for a > little> > while... as we are moving in 4 months and the PPO is cobra coverage > and> > the state is paying for it and we will be dropped when we move to > LA.> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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