Question:
Psyche Evaluation

   — amandalianne (posted on June 20, 2003)

June 20, 2003
Hey, just wanted to let you know that do to an error with my first psyche evalulation that I had to have another one within two weeks of each other. The second evaluation was with a real nice guy who has had experience working with people who have weight problems. I am now really glad I was able to visit with him, do to his knowledge was far better than the first evaluation. I am a little concerned that your insurance company would make you fly to see a doctor in their network. But, then I don't live in Alaska and things might be a little different up there. Maybe, and this is a long shot, your insurance company would pay for your flight!?
   — TERESA G.

June 20, 2003
Hi, I would believe that if your insurance requires that you see one of "their" doctors and they have none with in a reasonable distance to you, that they would have to settle for another doctor in your area and pay them as if they were "in-network" for you. You will probably have to redo the eval, but at least it won't be in another freaking state! That is rediculous. I have pacificare hmo, and the worst time I had with them was getting the mmpi done. They couldn't figure out who the heck to send me to. As a matter of fact a friend of mine who also has Pacificare HMO picked his own psych, had the mmpi done, paid for it himself, got the surgery approved and then had pacificare reimburse him, which they actually did! On a happier note, once all of my paper work was done and turned into the surgeon's office, it only took the weekend to get approval. They sent in the paper work on Friday, and I had approval on Monday morning! Best wishes too you!!! :)
   — Tammy O.