BCBS Denied my Xolair

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I got a nice dose of the flu even though I had my shot. Fortunately, Xolair has

kept my lungs in check. I have a very unproductive cough but my breathing is

well.

Get this.....BCBS denied my application for Xolair claiming there is no evidence

of a " medical benefit. " BCBS is just the devil. I had these guys a few years

ago and they deny at every turn. I was in the hospital for 4 days back in 2000

and they would only pay for 3. They claimed the 4th day wasn't necessary and my

doctor should have discharged me earlier. Like I actually had a say-so in that

matter. Had I left in 3 days they wouldn't have paid a dime because I'd be

leaving against medical advice.

BCBS is in for a battle. I will take this to capital hill if I have to. My

Doc's office is working with the Xolair Rep and going after BCBS. I can't see

how they can deny this but they sure are trying.

Adah Voigt <asthmatic50@...> wrote: So many

people I have talked to have had a different version of the flu even though they

got a shot. However, they are people who are in contact with the public daily.

The flu went through the school where my daughter teaches, but she stayed

well--used clorox wipes and antibacterial gel in her classroom (she is an

asthmatic, too, but her allergy shots have really helped.) I agree that the

xolair helps, too, somehow--maybe keeping the sinusitis under control helps. I

know some in this group still have severe trouble with sinus infections, but I

believe the xolair has helped keep me well.

Don't know where Texas is listed in the " flu " arena.

Carpenter <cowtrail@...> wrote:

Speaking of the flu. I have been very concerned with all the news

reporting that this year's flu shots are not as effective as they

should be. They said that only a maximum of 40% of the people who get

shots this year will be helped, as opposed to at least 70% in other

years. With washing hands, Xolair (I'm convinced Xolair helps and

allows me to keep my strength up), and limiting my " people contact "

I'm hoping to make it through the season. It seems everywhere I go

people are coughing, sneezing, and not feeling well. Oklahoma is

listed as a problem Flu State.

On Feb 22, 2008, at 1:59 PM, Adah Voigt wrote:

> I am very blessed. I have not had the flu or even a respiratory

> infection. Praise God! I have had some minor sob from time to time

> because of all of the pollutants in the air, but overall I have felt

> pretty good.

>

> I didn't realize it had been that long since anyone posted!

>

> Have a great day--wish all of you could enjoy our cool, sunny day,

> here in South Texas!

>

> Adah

>

>

> uca79iii <bme1979@...> wrote:

> No one has posted since Feb. 15. I am just seeing if the group is

> broken or something LOL.

>

> Hope all are well

>

> Doug

> Group founder

>

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