Re: DNA test and insurance issues

[Guest guest]

My insurance said it isn't a medical necessity to have a DNA test, it doesn't

change the treatment. Crazy we have Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

in OK

[Guest guest]

Oh you don't know how distressed I was when I read you have BCBS. Why?

Well I work for Medicare and our private insurance company companion is BCBS!

We have the " government " aspect which is Medicare and the " private " aspect

which is BCBS. So I'm a little embarrassed to say that I get paid by the

government but make profit from BCBS.

I don't know why you would be told that the test doesn't matter, only to say

that each office in each state has their own standards of what is considered

necessary and what isn't. I know more about the Medicare aspect of insurance,

but it seems like if your neurologist ordered the test it should be at least

partially covered.

If you've already been diagnosed with CMT, I guess they would look at it as a

way to save the company $$. Doesn't seem right though. Very sorry.

Elaina.

[Guest guest]

My Neurologist wrote my insurance a letter asking for the DNA test and they

denied it because they claimed the treatment wouldn't be any different. We

shall see what they do with MDA. I will keep you informed.