Re: Psyhcological Evaluation

June 5, 2000

oh no.... you don't need the psych eval anymore!!

a

reddena@... wrote:

>

> Hi everyone! My name is Lawton. I am in the process of

> getting my packet together for this operation. I just found out

> something that could save you all money. I guess I got confused and

> thought I had to get an official psychological evaluation. When I

> went through the web sight I came across a " psych letter " I wanted my

> packet to be complete so I went ahead and got the evaluation. This

> little item cost me $400. I just got email from Ms. saying

> an evaluation is not required. We do not have insurance and this

> $400 could have been plane fare or hotel money. So, if you are still

> getting your packet together or have friends who are, do not make the

> same mistake I did. $400! Hmmfh! Some racket, huh?

> Lawton

>

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June 5, 2000

>some insurances are requesting the psyc eval still. BCBS does. But they state

from a psychiatrist, MD or DO. As I take it, this could by you PCP. Check with

you insurance, each one has criteria you must met before approval. just a FYI

>

> a

>

> reddena@... wrote:

> >

> > Hi everyone! My name is Lawton. I am in the process of

> > getting my packet together for this operation. I just found out

> > something that could save you all money. I guess I got confused and

> > thought I had to get an official psychological evaluation. When I

> > went through the web sight I came across a " psych letter " I wanted my

> > packet to be complete so I went ahead and got the evaluation. This

> > little item cost me $400. I just got email from Ms. saying

> > an evaluation is not required. We do not have insurance and this

> > $400 could have been plane fare or hotel money. So, if you are still

> > getting your packet together or have friends who are, do not make the

> > same mistake I did. $400! Hmmfh! Some racket, huh?

> > Lawton

> >

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June 5, 2000