Question:
Does anyone know if PacificCare HMO pays for psychological evaluation if referred?

I wondered if I were referred by my surgeon or PCP if the insurance would cover my psychological evaluation?    — A V. (posted on October 13, 2001)

October 13, 2001
I have PacifiCare HMO and I had a psych eval in July. Last week Pacificare sent me a bill and denied my request to pay for the eval. I am disputing the claim. On a much better note, Pacificare approved my surgery in less than 48 hours. They were horrible with getting the initial referral, but great with approving the surgery. Good luck and God Bless.
   — Nurisha L.

October 14, 2001
Hello: I have Pac Care HMO in California and they paid for everything..my PCP gave me the referrals that I told her that I needed and I paid my usual co payments($10.) for each initial visit...except that I did not have a co pay for my pre op tests(ie:ekg, blood,) because I was not seen by a dr on these visits..you should only have a co-pay when seen by an M.D....I am 8 1/2 wks post op down #64 and am out of pocket $120. since I began everything...this includes my post op drugs and all...Not Bad Huh???? Pac Care is pretty good about paying for everything.....
   — Joi G.