Question:
Need some answers to some questions?

I'm wondering do I have to contact my insurance carrier or does the Dr.? I'm trying to locate a support group in my area NW Iowa? Has anyone else been required to take a 16 wk course called LEARN ?    — fluffy (posted on April 9, 2003)

April 8, 2003
The docs office turns your paperwork and report about why you need this surgery in to the ins. Some people call their ins. beforehand and just ask them if this is a covered item in their policy. Good luck.
   — Delores S.

April 8, 2003
My Dr took care of the paperwork and insurance matters, but I did call them to ask a few questions about their approval procedures. I wanted to let them know too that I WOULD appeal any denials. I was approved withing 3 weeks of my 1st consult...I called a 2nd time just before approval to check on the status and the woman told me all looked fine they just needed a few bits of info from my surgeon...I immediately hung up and called the Dr office....had my letter by the end of that week. Sorry I have no input on the other questions.
   — Jamie M.