tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335466019866048137.post402014379063026470..comments2023-09-02T10:30:43.499-04:00Comments on Momo Fali's: Red TapeMomo Falihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09735425888226178189noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335466019866048137.post-15877894606010014962009-02-24T11:55:00.000-05:002009-02-24T11:55:00.000-05:00That's ridiculous. There has to be SOMETHING that ...That's ridiculous. There has to be SOMETHING that they can do. Ugh, Momo, I hope this all gets worked out soon. :/Jainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666481569069955190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335466019866048137.post-9530401887282609322009-02-23T03:16:00.000-05:002009-02-23T03:16:00.000-05:00Insurance is CRAZY like that. Since I lost my job ...Insurance is CRAZY like that. Since I lost my job and cannot afford COBRA, Ive been paying out of pocket for all of my scripts. And its killing me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335466019866048137.post-43485605496514575292009-02-21T00:37:00.000-05:002009-02-21T00:37:00.000-05:00I hate those formularies. My meds just got put on ...I hate those formularies. My meds just got put on it last year and there's over 30 million people on it!!<BR/>I will be praying for you, FIGHT IT!Blah Blah Blahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14296089222666125692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335466019866048137.post-53808994307175409072009-02-20T23:04:00.000-05:002009-02-20T23:04:00.000-05:00I have come to hate the very words "health insuran...I have come to hate the very words "health insurance" while at the same time wishing with all my might to be covered by it. Our system is completely screwed up. <BR/><BR/>Can your ped appeal to the ins co. pointing out this is the only combo that works for your son?<BR/><BR/>Also, and this may not even apply, but I think there is an Ohio program that lets kids who have special health concerns buy into the Medicaid program in the state, even if you make 300% of the poverty level. I'm not sure if your son's medical problems are serious enough to qualify, and you may have already looked into it, but I wanted to throw it out there.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07345875955750219033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335466019866048137.post-47211878212014579732009-02-20T10:47:00.000-05:002009-02-20T10:47:00.000-05:00insurance issues are the PITS.health insurance was...insurance issues are the PITS.<BR/><BR/>health insurance was one of the big reasons i delayed quitting my job for so long.<BR/><BR/>and now that i'm working for a new company, i have to figure out how to transfer meds from an hmo to a ppo without having to start over with evals.<BR/><BR/>gah.<BR/><BR/>i feel your pain, and i think it sucks major for your boy.the planet of janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11444337511603560544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335466019866048137.post-83147348830338137272009-02-20T08:18:00.000-05:002009-02-20T08:18:00.000-05:00The US health system is all about making money and...The US health system is all about making money and screwing over people as far as I can tell.<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry you and your family are going through all of this. It sucks.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08412787725107933457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335466019866048137.post-81343688081704956232009-02-20T00:55:00.000-05:002009-02-20T00:55:00.000-05:00I hear you barking Momo! When I was laid off from...I hear you barking Momo! <BR/><BR/>When I was laid off from my job while pregnant, luckily my husband had his own employer-paid (for him) coverage (between NICU and heart surgery he's probably around $500K or so). We put our son and his massive medical bills onto that until we learned WAY after the fact that they cancelled without notifying us. <BR/><BR/>Gotta love that Genetic Testing bill from the lab that needs to be paid out of pocket. Like it wasn't hell trying to find a vein over the course of 2 days on this kid to get 2 vials of blood.... <BR/><BR/>Then I had to try to find a good insurance policy that took pre-existing conditions (I know, I know-you better stop laughing at that misnomer). We found something that resembled a steaming pile of poo that cost us fairly little each month, and covered even less so we're now indebted to various doctors and hospitals. Unfortunately (way after the fact) I learned from a friend in the medical field that you can contact various providers (hospitals, doctors, even pharma companies) and ask for discounted if not even free care/products. You might want to contact the maker of the reflux meds and they might have a plan that provides it at a lower cost or free. <BR/><BR/>It's worth a shot calling rather than pretending you're House and testing various meds out.<BR/><BR/>Good luck. <BR/><BR/>I hate insurance.Ursulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00565640220239890061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335466019866048137.post-2332959748085185842009-02-19T20:14:00.000-05:002009-02-19T20:14:00.000-05:00that's absolutely horrible. I hope it all gets res...that's absolutely horrible. I hope it all gets resolved and soon.DarkWinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12142271456816975634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335466019866048137.post-91635072043944293602009-02-19T20:08:00.000-05:002009-02-19T20:08:00.000-05:00Poor little guy...how do you even BEGIN to explain...Poor little guy...how do you even BEGIN to explain something like that to a six year old?LeeAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01869377685137859835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335466019866048137.post-30657571823891195662009-02-19T19:47:00.000-05:002009-02-19T19:47:00.000-05:00Wait, sorry, $2k a dose, not a month, and it's eve...Wait, sorry, $2k a dose, not a month, and it's every other week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335466019866048137.post-42517224667438990702009-02-19T19:46:00.000-05:002009-02-19T19:46:00.000-05:00A second thought that should have come to me soone...A second thought that should have come to me sooner: contact the manufacturer of the med. Almost all of them have programs to help out people who need their med but are up a tree financially. I have a cousin on the $2k/month med, the one that didn't work for me but it does for him, and he gets it for $500 a month, quarter price, from the manufacturer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335466019866048137.post-21860199957844051022009-02-19T19:27:00.000-05:002009-02-19T19:27:00.000-05:00As a Canadian, I can't even comprehend those medic...As a Canadian, I can't even comprehend those medical bills. I'm not going to tell you it's all sunshine and butterflies, because it's not, but still.Captain Dumbasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214826608461609241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335466019866048137.post-34904171079648507582009-02-19T12:44:00.000-05:002009-02-19T12:44:00.000-05:00I am feeling for ya here. Insurance companies ca...I am feeling for ya here. Insurance companies cause the biggest amount of hassle for people...especially doctors. People are wringing their hands all over the place and it sucks badly. I hear of some people that have to pay $2 to 3,000 a month for their Rxs, especially if they are taking multiple ones or cancer meds...chemos, injections and specialty meds are a fortune. They take a long time to get approved on most formularies. I guess at the end of the day we all have to do our part but it does stink. Hopefully you get a better solution soon. <BR/>BTW, I have an award for you.Whiney Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13597841997941611602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335466019866048137.post-10017733908809885662009-02-19T00:12:00.000-05:002009-02-19T00:12:00.000-05:00i just got some meds for my daughter yesterday. j...i just got some meds for my daughter yesterday. just an antibiotic, but it was $120. thankfully we do have insurance and only had to pay $20 of that. it did scare me though. our job is on a timeline that is quickly approaching the end. i can't imagine having to pay the full price for stuff!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01225456755011937217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335466019866048137.post-42847419277801548442009-02-18T22:34:00.000-05:002009-02-18T22:34:00.000-05:00The system is so incredible messed up and it's peo...The system is so incredible messed up and it's people like you and your kids who get stuck in the hell. I'm so sorry. I wish it could all be better with the click of my mouse.<BR/><BR/>But it can't, so just pretend I'm rubbin up on you for happy feelings.Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing]https://www.blogger.com/profile/02242115803102270369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335466019866048137.post-68430071580533697592009-02-18T21:12:00.000-05:002009-02-18T21:12:00.000-05:00Momo,I hope your kids grow out of their ailments. ...Momo,<BR/><BR/>I hope your kids grow out of their ailments. I'm sure it's hard on their little bodies, as it is on your nerves (not to mention the checkbook). <BR/><BR/>Are there any humanitarian programs in your area whose generosity might be of some relief and benefit?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335466019866048137.post-90138019146486947992009-02-18T20:19:00.000-05:002009-02-18T20:19:00.000-05:00I am thankful for the coverage that we do have but...I am thankful for the coverage that we do have but angry that we are STILL fighting bills from 2006 when our son was in NICU (and subsequently passed away). Due to coding and clerical errors we have been in limbo with charges to us totaling over 900k. Yes, nine hundred thousand dollars. UGH.<BR/><BR/>Moving on though, check out this site under 'digestives' and see if you can find any relief for your son's meds cost until insurance sorts itself out. They have asthma meds, too. Yes it's an overseas pharmacy but I have used them for years and the products are safe (and so, so much cheaper).<BR/><BR/>http://www.inhousedrugstore.com<BR/><BR/>(And no, I'm not shilling for them or spamming, I promise. They have just been a blessing to us with our/my med costs over the years).CharmingDriverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02842393622023537966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335466019866048137.post-71625062920788522272009-02-18T20:01:00.000-05:002009-02-18T20:01:00.000-05:00I've been dealing with some insurance issues to wi...I've been dealing with some insurance issues to with some of my families at the Children's Hospital and so I can somewhat relate. I hope you enjoy your charity fundraiser and I will be crossing my fingers you all find a solution to my favorite kid's stomach medicine :]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335466019866048137.post-78733194539207538042009-02-18T18:58:00.000-05:002009-02-18T18:58:00.000-05:00As someone with a $9000 co-pay on my hospital bill...As someone with a $9000 co-pay on my hospital bill for January and February and with one last MRI to go, I so much hear you. People who worry that the government will limit our healthcare, well, insurance already does, and does it badly. I'm so sorry!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335466019866048137.post-4817397782608288552009-02-18T17:16:00.000-05:002009-02-18T17:16:00.000-05:00Oh Momo, that completely sucks. I've been there. I...Oh Momo, that completely sucks. I've been there. Is there any chance that your GI doc could call the insurance and say your son failed the other drugs and this cocktail is needed?<BR/><BR/>Try not to bang your head to hard...from experience, I know it hurts! :)AutoSysGenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01182101665968215991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335466019866048137.post-3325873922945148012009-02-18T16:54:00.000-05:002009-02-18T16:54:00.000-05:00Man, that completely sucks. I really believe that...Man, that completely sucks. I really believe that until we take money out of the equation (namely, for profit insurance companies), we will continue to struggle with this and it's the innocent people like your son that get hurt.Ann in NJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08867456693546188505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335466019866048137.post-23945331947608444642009-02-18T16:38:00.000-05:002009-02-18T16:38:00.000-05:00so that is what that sound was....!((((hug))))so that is what that sound was....!<BR/><BR/><BR/>((((hug))))Dapoppinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170185334349270932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335466019866048137.post-21680184353792131332009-02-18T16:18:00.000-05:002009-02-18T16:18:00.000-05:00I hear ya, sister! That is completely wrong!My hus...I hear ya, sister! That is completely wrong!<BR/><BR/>My husband's combined meds run us over $1,000 and that is WITH insurance!!!! NUTSO!!! And his employer just cancelled all family insurance! The kids and I will be without insurance on Mar. 1...UGH!!!!! Got any room on that wall for a fellow head banger???Dawn Parsons Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02889046641523000211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335466019866048137.post-16666175625417003332009-02-18T16:10:00.000-05:002009-02-18T16:10:00.000-05:00Our health care system is a mess. Your family is l...Our health care system is a mess. Your family is living proof of that! Hang in there!Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08237538988856751173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335466019866048137.post-26651003625695267252009-02-18T16:07:00.000-05:002009-02-18T16:07:00.000-05:00My son and I don't even have insurance....I can't ...My son and I don't even <I>have</I> insurance....I can't imagine what would happen if we were in your position....<BR/><BR/>I agree that you should try for some samples and don't stop bitching at whoever will listen...somethings got to give.kailahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12850561966367666264noreply@blogger.com