RE: Secondary Coverage Options?

August 22, 2012

Does this patient have a part D

plan? If so, we require patients to have the minimum of 5K in savings or

fundraising and to be actively fundraising to cover future costs. We also

encourage patients to keep trying for a supplement plan. Is she 65 or older or

on disability?

Michele Branham,

Sr. Transplant Financial Coordinator

Spiritual Ambassador

- Phone; - Fax

Luke 1:46-47 " My soul Glorifies the Lord and my Spirit

rejoices in God my Savior. "

From:

TxFinancialCoordinators

[mailto:TxFinancialCoordinators ] On Behalf Of Danner,

Sara

Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 3:06 PM

To: TxFinancialCoordinators

Subject: Secondary Coverage Options?

I’m

stuck! Hoping to get some guidance….

I

have a Medicare only patient looking to be listed for kidney transplant.

She is pre-dialysis. She recently applied for a BC/BS supplement, but was

denied. Any suggestions??? I’m not sure what to do here.

Sara Danner | Transplant Financial Coordinator | Memorial Medical

Center | Springfield, IL

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E-mail: danner.sara@...

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August 22, 2012

Have you tried the Illinois Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan? You should be able to use the denial from BC/BS and apply for the Medicare Plan. http://www.chip.state.il.us/planfacts.html Transplant Financial CoordinatorVirginia Mason Medical CenterRenal Pancreas Transplant Program1100 9th Ave m/s C1-TXSeattle, WA 98111Desk: Fax: From: TxFinancialCoordinators [mailto:TxFinancialCoordinators ] On Behalf Of Danner, SaraSent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 12:06To: TxFinancialCoordinators Subject: Secondary Coverage Options? I’m stuck! Hoping to get some guidance…. I have a Medicare only patient looking to be listed for kidney transplant. She is pre-dialysis. She recently applied for a BC/BS supplement, but was denied. Any suggestions??? I’m not sure what to do here. Sara Danner | Transplant Financial Coordinator | Memorial Medical Center | Springfield, ILPhone: | Fax: | E-mail: danner.sara@... This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message. Any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited.****************** CONFIDENTIALITY DISCLAIMER ******************

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August 22, 2012

Yes, she has a Part D plan. She is 62 years old and has Medicare for disability since 05/2011. From: TxFinancialCoordinators [mailto:TxFinancialCoordinators ] On Behalf Of Branham, MicheleSent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 2:13 PMTo: TxFinancialCoordinators Subject: RE: Secondary Coverage Options? Does this patient have a part D plan? If so, we require patients to have the minimum of 5K in savings or fundraising and to be actively fundraising to cover future costs. We also encourage patients to keep trying for a supplement plan. Is she 65 or older or on disability? Michele Branham,Sr. Transplant Financial CoordinatorSpiritual Ambassador - Phone; - FaxLuke 1:46-47 " My soul Glorifies the Lord and my Spirit rejoices in God my Savior. " From: TxFinancialCoordinators [mailto:TxFinancialCoordinators ] On Behalf Of Danner, SaraSent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 3:06 PMTo: TxFinancialCoordinators Subject: Secondary Coverage Options? I’m stuck! Hoping to get some guidance…. I have a Medicare only patient looking to be listed for kidney transplant. She is pre-dialysis. She recently applied for a BC/BS supplement, but was denied. Any suggestions??? I’m not sure what to do here. Sara Danner | Transplant Financial Coordinator | Memorial Medical Center | Springfield, ILPhone: | Fax: | E-mail: danner.sara@... This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message. Any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited.

August 22, 2012

She will have an opportunity to enroll in a Medigap plan when she turns 65 y/o.

Frazier, MSW, LCSWClinical Financial Specialist, Transplant-Jewish Hospitalphone: fax: pager: e-mail: lmf7119@...

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Yes, she has a Part D plan. She is 62 years old and has Medicare for disability since 05/2011.

From: TxFinancialCoordinators [mailto:TxFinancialCoordinators ] On Behalf Of Branham, MicheleSent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 2:13 PMTo: TxFinancialCoordinators Subject: RE: Secondary Coverage Options?

Does this patient have a part D plan? If so, we require patients to have the minimum of 5K in savings or fundraising and to be actively fundraising to cover future costs. We also encourage patients to keep trying for a supplement plan. Is she 65 or older or on disability?

Michele Branham,

Sr. Transplant Financial Coordinator

Spiritual Ambassador

- Phone; - Fax

Luke 1:46-47 "My soul Glorifies the Lord and my Spirit rejoices in God my Savior."

From: TxFinancialCoordinators [mailto:TxFinancialCoordinators ] On Behalf Of Danner, SaraSent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 3:06 PMTo: TxFinancialCoordinators Subject: Secondary Coverage Options?

I'm stuck! Hoping to get some guidance..

I have a Medicare only patient looking to be listed for kidney transplant. She is pre-dialysis. She recently applied for a BC/BS supplement, but was denied. Any suggestions??? I'm not sure what to do here.

Sara Danner | Transplant Financial Coordinator | Memorial Medical Center | Springfield, IL

Phone: | Fax: | E-mail: danner.sara@...

This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message. Any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited.

August 22, 2012

She is hoping to have a living donor transplant before then. That’s 3 years away, so I was looking for other options. Thanks for the info though ! :)SaraFrom: TxFinancialCoordinators [mailto:TxFinancialCoordinators ] On Behalf Of FrazierSent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 2:19 PMTo: TxFinancialCoordinators Subject: RE: Secondary Coverage Options? She will have an opportunity to enroll in a Medigap plan when she turns 65 y/o. Frazier, MSW, LCSWClinical Financial Specialist, Transplant-Jewish Hospitalphone: fax: pager: e-mail: lmf7119@... Confidentially Statement: This email and any attached documents are confidential and legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy these documents.>>> " Danner, Sara " 8/22/2012 2:17 PM >>> Yes, she has a Part D plan. She is 62 years old and has Medicare for disability since 05/2011.From: TxFinancialCoordinators [mailto:TxFinancialCoordinators ] On Behalf Of Branham, MicheleSent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 2:13 PMTo: TxFinancialCoordinators Subject: RE: Secondary Coverage Options? Does this patient have a part D plan? If so, we require patients to have the minimum of 5K in savings or fundraising and to be actively fundraising to cover future costs. We also encourage patients to keep trying for a supplement plan. Is she 65 or older or on disability?Michele Branham,Sr. Transplant Financial CoordinatorSpiritual Ambassador - Phone; - FaxLuke 1:46-47 " My soul Glorifies the Lord and my Spirit rejoices in God my Savior. " From: TxFinancialCoordinators [mailto:TxFinancialCoordinators ] On Behalf Of Danner, SaraSent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 3:06 PMTo: TxFinancialCoordinators Subject: Secondary Coverage Options? I'm stuck! Hoping to get some guidance..I have a Medicare only patient looking to be listed for kidney transplant. She is pre-dialysis. She recently applied for a BC/BS supplement, but was denied. Any suggestions??? I'm not sure what to do here.Sara Danner | Transplant Financial Coordinator | Memorial Medical Center | Springfield, ILPhone: | Fax: | E-mail: danner.sara@... This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message. Any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited.

August 22, 2012

Good idea! I’ll check this link out. I don’t have much experience with this. Do you ? From: TxFinancialCoordinators [mailto:TxFinancialCoordinators ] On Behalf Of , Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 2:16 PMTo: 'TxFinancialCoordinators 'Subject: RE: Secondary Coverage Options? Have you tried the Illinois Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan? You should be able to use the denial from BC/BS and apply for the Medicare Plan. http://www.chip.state.il.us/planfacts.html Transplant Financial CoordinatorVirginia Mason Medical CenterRenal Pancreas Transplant Program1100 9th Ave m/s C1-TXSeattle, WA 98111Desk: Fax: From: TxFinancialCoordinators [mailto:TxFinancialCoordinators ] On Behalf Of Danner, SaraSent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 12:06To: TxFinancialCoordinators Subject: Secondary Coverage Options? I’m stuck! Hoping to get some guidance…. I have a Medicare only patient looking to be listed for kidney transplant. She is pre-dialysis. She recently applied for a BC/BS supplement, but was denied. Any suggestions??? I’m not sure what to do here. Sara Danner | Transplant Financial Coordinator | Memorial Medical Center | Springfield, ILPhone: | Fax: | E-mail: danner.sara@... This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message. Any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited.****************** CONFIDENTIALITY DISCLAIMER ****************** The information contained in this e-mail may be confidential. IF YOURECEIVED THIS IN ERROR, please call the Virginia Mason Privacy Officerthrough the Virginia Mason Operator at . Thank you. Patients: E-mail is NOT considered secure. By choosing to communicatewith Virginia Mason by e-mail, you will assume the risk of a confidentialitybreach. Please do not rely on e-mail communication if you or a familymember is injured or is experiencing a sudden change in health status. If you need emergency attention, call 911.

August 22, 2012

There are only certain times you can apply for a medicare supplement. The first

is when the patient first becomes eligible for medicare and the second is when

they turn 65

Whitney Folsom, TFC

ETMC Transplant Program

1100 E Lake St ste 340

Tyler, TX 75701

phone

fax

wlfolsom@...

>>> " Danner, Sara " 8/22/2012 2:22 PM >>>

Good idea! I'll check this link out. I don't have much experience with this.

Do you ?