Guest guest Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 CONGRATULATIONS! That is wonderful! Jen > > Long story short- > > We have Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas. DOC band was $3,600. We paid out of pocket first to get the cash discount of $3,300 and then filed a claim with BCBS afterwards (b/c we didn't want to wait for the red-tape to clear before getting treatment). > > Initial payment from BCBS: $1,700. Wrote a appeal letter stating something to the effect of: " Show me where you came up with this figure because other parents on-line (in Texas) have had theirs covered from $2,200 all the way up to the full $3,600. " > > After 60 days of waiting, got a letter saying appeal granted...a few days later a check for the remainder $1,600. WOO-HOO!!! > > Just appeal, appeal, appeal folks! > > Oh, and our son just graduated last Monday! > > Cheers! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Thank you for sharing and MOTIVATING the group! We are in the initial phases of our appeal with BCBS. I pray we'll be as lucky! Jo Anne Mom to , 7 Months Doc Band (3 weeks) Dallas > > Long story short- > > We have Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas. DOC band was $3,600. We paid out of pocket first to get the cash discount of $3,300 and then filed a claim with BCBS afterwards (b/c we didn't want to wait for the red-tape to clear before getting treatment). > > Initial payment from BCBS: $1,700. Wrote a appeal letter stating something to the effect of: " Show me where you came up with this figure because other parents on-line (in Texas) have had theirs covered from $2,200 all the way up to the full $3,600. " > > After 60 days of waiting, got a letter saying appeal granted...a few days later a check for the remainder $1,600. WOO-HOO!!! > > Just appeal, appeal, appeal folks! > > Oh, and our son just graduated last Monday! > > Cheers! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Congratulations! I have BCBS and this gives me hope! Luke, 11.5 months STARband grad 6/09, DOCband 2 months mild plagio, moderate brachy NYC > > Long story short- > > We have Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas. DOC band was $3,600. We paid out of pocket first to get the cash discount of $3,300 and then filed a claim with BCBS afterwards (b/c we didn't want to wait for the red-tape to clear before getting treatment). > > Initial payment from BCBS: $1,700. Wrote a appeal letter stating something to the effect of: " Show me where you came up with this figure because other parents on-line (in Texas) have had theirs covered from $2,200 all the way up to the full $3,600. " > > After 60 days of waiting, got a letter saying appeal granted...a few days later a check for the remainder $1,600. WOO-HOO!!! > > Just appeal, appeal, appeal folks! > > Oh, and our son just graduated last Monday! > > Cheers! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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