Comments | wbkbb: Fun With Insurance

wbkbb

Fun With Insurance

Jan 12, 2011 20:14

So I tried to refill my prescription for antidepressants yesterday, and it was denied as needing a prior authorization. All very logical EXCEPT that my insurance has been paying for it since August without a word of complaint. Then my doctor sent in the request for approval and it was denied. Of course, neither my doctor nor the nurse ( Read more... )

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westwindschild January 13 2011, 01:50:57 UTC

I so agree. Ultimately, you probably have to accept whatever they want to do, but it makes you feel sort of ... violated? dismissed? irrelevant? ... when they are so cavalier about the impact their ineffectiveness and conflicting statements have on you. All you really want is for someone to say, "we made a mistake and I am sorry about that" and then you can just get on with it. Validation matters!

wbkbb January 13 2011, 10:00:21 UTC

Thanks! I know you understand all too well(unfortunately).

ani_no_mouse January 13 2011, 02:26:58 UTC

I hope that all the issues are figured out soon and that you are able to get your meds - and an apology!
Good Luck!

wbkbb January 13 2011, 10:00:58 UTC

Thanks! I know I won't get any apologies, but I'll be relieved once I know what I'm doing about the meds.

antbee362 January 13 2011, 03:55:51 UTC

I hope it gets worked out quickly.

wbkbb January 13 2011, 10:01:24 UTC

Thanks. Me too!

auntiemeesh January 13 2011, 04:34:51 UTC

Yuck! I hope you get everything sorted out sooner rather than later.

*hugs*

wbkbb January 13 2011, 10:02:14 UTC

Thanks! I feel much better already :)

lyda_pearl January 13 2011, 11:39:19 UTC

I can express you effexor if that helps....

wbkbb January 13 2011, 16:08:07 UTC

Thanks for the offer! I don't think I need that; I'm waiting to hear back from my doctor's office today (I remain optimistic that they will call...)