Re: relocation, insurance, & doctors

[Guest guest]

Hey Kim and everyone else in Florida,

I hope you all are safe with the hurricane coming.

B

--- kimc wrote:

> Our family is possibly considering moving to another

> state (not

> because we have a hurricane that will be a direct

> hit to us tonight -

> lol). The biggest part about moving that scares me

> is finding good

> doctors for and what kind of medical

> insurance we will have

> to cover his expenses, especially if pre-existing

> conditions will not

> be covered. I know some of you have relocated & had

> to deal with

> these issues.

>

> The things I am worried about are:

>

> finding a good pediatrician, endocrinologist,

> gastroenterologist, and

> orthopedic doctor (preferably who are knowledgeable

> in RSS);

> finding someone who can take care of his

> orthodontic/dental needs

> (having a tough time with this here in FL too);

> being near a major hospital that can handle his

> needs;

> coverage of growth hormone & Lupron in addition to a

> lot of other meds;

> coverage of durable medical equipment, such as his

> feeding pump, g-

> tube kit, and formula;

> being in a school district who can handle 's

> needs

>

> We currently have an HMO insurance which covers most

> of 's

> medical needs, and we have never been eligible for

> Medicaid or any

> other assistance programs, despite all of 's

> issues. I'd

> appreciate any stories you have to share about

> relocating & dealing

> with a new insurance company.

>

> Also, we are leaning towards moving to NC, possibly

> near the

> Charlotte area. Anyone on the listserve from that

> area with good

> recommendations for doctors/hospitals? Or, do you

> live in a place

> (any state) which you would highly recommend,

> because of the medical

> care your child receives in addition to being in a

> great school

> district? Those are the biggest factors in our

> decision. We are

> considering moving to take advantage of the equity

> in our house, as

> home prices have skyrocketed here in Florida, but we

> aren't in a big

> rush. Hopefully this hurricane won't hurt the

> equity in our

> house... Actually, I am not too worried, as it is

> only a category 1,

> but we will have some severe weather (already

> experiencing this).

>

> Kim C.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

The Friends moved to North Carolina in Charlotte!!!! They were

patients of Dr. Harbison's for years, and is 11 1/2 years old

now, so they have run the gamut. They are on the convention

attendee list that you got, so you can contact them directly. I

know that would be happy to talk to you about their

experiences.

> Our family is possibly considering moving to another state (not

> because we have a hurricane that will be a direct hit to us

tonight -

> lol). The biggest part about moving that scares me is finding

good

> doctors for and what kind of medical insurance we will

have

> to cover his expenses, especially if pre-existing conditions will

not

> be covered. I know some of you have relocated & had to deal with

> these issues.

>

> The things I am worried about are:

>

> finding a good pediatrician, endocrinologist, gastroenterologist,

and

> orthopedic doctor (preferably who are knowledgeable in RSS);

> finding someone who can take care of his orthodontic/dental needs

> (having a tough time with this here in FL too);

> being near a major hospital that can handle his needs;

> coverage of growth hormone & Lupron in addition to a lot of other

meds;

> coverage of durable medical equipment, such as his feeding pump, g-

> tube kit, and formula;

> being in a school district who can handle 's needs

>

> We currently have an HMO insurance which covers most of 's

> medical needs, and we have never been eligible for Medicaid or

any

> other assistance programs, despite all of 's issues. I'd

> appreciate any stories you have to share about relocating &

dealing

> with a new insurance company.

>

> Also, we are leaning towards moving to NC, possibly near the

> Charlotte area. Anyone on the listserve from that area with good

> recommendations for doctors/hospitals? Or, do you live in a

place

> (any state) which you would highly recommend, because of the

medical

> care your child receives in addition to being in a great school

> district? Those are the biggest factors in our decision. We are

> considering moving to take advantage of the equity in our house,

as

> home prices have skyrocketed here in Florida, but we aren't in a

big

> rush. Hopefully this hurricane won't hurt the equity in our

> house... Actually, I am not too worried, as it is only a category

1,

> but we will have some severe weather (already experiencing this).

>

> Kim C.

[Guest guest]

Kim, we have moved 5 times in 8 years. It's so much fun (Not)

LOL. Anyway, I haven't particularly found any special science to

locating new physicians other than what you have already mentioned,

of which you are right on track. Each time I've moved - I've picked

many peoples' brains locally that I have met and of course, asked

for referrals from the physicians I'm leaving. In the case of our

Endo in Chicago - he was able to refer me to an Endo here in

Virginia. Although it didn't work out (the Endo in Va moved to DC) -

it's always a good idea to ask your current physicians first. We

happen to live next to a nurse in our neighborhood and I asked her

for the referral of our Pediatrician. I was lucky enough that he is

very proactive and immediately took our situation into his hands by

giving me a personal case manager and setting me up with all the

specialists deemed necessary for Ian's situation. I met with the

Endo he suggested and after our first appointment I decided I didn't

care for her approach. So....I told the pediatrician this and told

him I needed another referral. He was very willing to work with

me. Of course, now we are meeting with Dr. H because I think she is

the best for what we need - but, we should still have a back-up here

for emergencies. In alot of cases - I think it's trying a

physician - making sure they are willing to work with you and going

from there. I'm very fortunate - we met with our GI doc yesterday

and he's exactly what we need. He actually mentioned he looks

forward to meeting/speaking with Dr. H. He's very proactive and is

a great listener. He and I make decisions together. It was an

awesome appointment - my point being - that is what I expect from

every physician I work with - and if the physician doesn't meet my

expectations - then I go elsewhere.....no matter what.

I have actually heard nothing but great things about North

Carolina's health care system - so, I think you shouldn't have any

problems. My husband's family lived there for awhile and I was told

they have great physicians - and, if I remember correctly - it is

the Charlotte area that benefits the most. If I hear of anything

else - I'll keep you posted. Hope I have been of some use to you .

Hope you are doing well with the weather.

- H

> Our family is possibly considering moving to another state (not

> because we have a hurricane that will be a direct hit to us

tonight -

> lol). The biggest part about moving that scares me is finding

good

> doctors for and what kind of medical insurance we will

have

> to cover his expenses, especially if pre-existing conditions will

not

> be covered. I know some of you have relocated & had to deal with

> these issues.

>

> The things I am worried about are:

>

> finding a good pediatrician, endocrinologist, gastroenterologist,

and

> orthopedic doctor (preferably who are knowledgeable in RSS);

> finding someone who can take care of his orthodontic/dental needs

> (having a tough time with this here in FL too);

> being near a major hospital that can handle his needs;

> coverage of growth hormone & Lupron in addition to a lot of other

meds;

> coverage of durable medical equipment, such as his feeding pump, g-

> tube kit, and formula;

> being in a school district who can handle 's needs

>

> We currently have an HMO insurance which covers most of 's

> medical needs, and we have never been eligible for Medicaid or

any

> other assistance programs, despite all of 's issues. I'd

> appreciate any stories you have to share about relocating &

dealing

> with a new insurance company.

>

> Also, we are leaning towards moving to NC, possibly near the

> Charlotte area. Anyone on the listserve from that area with good

> recommendations for doctors/hospitals? Or, do you live in a

place

> (any state) which you would highly recommend, because of the

medical

> care your child receives in addition to being in a great school

> district? Those are the biggest factors in our decision. We are

> considering moving to take advantage of the equity in our house,

as

> home prices have skyrocketed here in Florida, but we aren't in a

big

> rush. Hopefully this hurricane won't hurt the equity in our

> house... Actually, I am not too worried, as it is only a category

1,

> but we will have some severe weather (already experiencing this).

>

> Kim C.

[Guest guest]

Kim - one other thing. Hey - if you move to Virginia - you can move

out here by me! I'm always up for some company! We are 30 miles

west of Richmond. We love it here.

- H

> > Our family is possibly considering moving to another state (not

> > because we have a hurricane that will be a direct hit to us

> tonight -

> > lol). The biggest part about moving that scares me is finding

> good

> > doctors for and what kind of medical insurance we will

> have

> > to cover his expenses, especially if pre-existing conditions

will

> not

> > be covered. I know some of you have relocated & had to deal

with

> > these issues.

> >

> > The things I am worried about are:

> >

> > finding a good pediatrician, endocrinologist,

gastroenterologist,

> and

> > orthopedic doctor (preferably who are knowledgeable in RSS);

> > finding someone who can take care of his orthodontic/dental

needs

> > (having a tough time with this here in FL too);

> > being near a major hospital that can handle his needs;

> > coverage of growth hormone & Lupron in addition to a lot of

other

> meds;

> > coverage of durable medical equipment, such as his feeding pump,

g-

>

> > tube kit, and formula;

> > being in a school district who can handle 's needs

> >

> > We currently have an HMO insurance which covers most of

's

> > medical needs, and we have never been eligible for Medicaid or

> any

> > other assistance programs, despite all of 's issues. I'd

> > appreciate any stories you have to share about relocating &

> dealing

> > with a new insurance company.

> >

> > Also, we are leaning towards moving to NC, possibly near the

> > Charlotte area. Anyone on the listserve from that area with

good

> > recommendations for doctors/hospitals? Or, do you live in a

> place

> > (any state) which you would highly recommend, because of the

> medical

> > care your child receives in addition to being in a great school

> > district? Those are the biggest factors in our decision. We

are

> > considering moving to take advantage of the equity in our house,

> as

> > home prices have skyrocketed here in Florida, but we aren't in a

> big

> > rush. Hopefully this hurricane won't hurt the equity in our

> > house... Actually, I am not too worried, as it is only a

category

> 1,

> > but we will have some severe weather (already experiencing this).

> >

> > Kim C.

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

If I ever make it back for a reunion(I went to Univ of Richmond) I

know y ou are not far away. Such a nice area! What town are you in??

, mom to 5 and Emerence 2.5

> > > Our family is possibly considering moving to another state

(not

> > > because we have a hurricane that will be a direct hit to us

> > tonight -

> > > lol). The biggest part about moving that scares me is finding

> > good

> > > doctors for and what kind of medical insurance we will

> > have

> > > to cover his expenses, especially if pre-existing conditions

> will

> > not

> > > be covered. I know some of you have relocated & had to deal

> with

> > > these issues.

> > >

> > > The things I am worried about are:

> > >

> > > finding a good pediatrician, endocrinologist,

> gastroenterologist,

> > and

> > > orthopedic doctor (preferably who are knowledgeable in RSS);

> > > finding someone who can take care of his orthodontic/dental

> needs

> > > (having a tough time with this here in FL too);

> > > being near a major hospital that can handle his needs;

> > > coverage of growth hormone & Lupron in addition to a lot of

> other

> > meds;

> > > coverage of durable medical equipment, such as his feeding

pump,

> g-

> >

> > > tube kit, and formula;

> > > being in a school district who can handle 's needs

> > >

> > > We currently have an HMO insurance which covers most of

> 's

> > > medical needs, and we have never been eligible for Medicaid or

> > any

> > > other assistance programs, despite all of 's issues.

I'd

> > > appreciate any stories you have to share about relocating &

> > dealing

> > > with a new insurance company.

> > >

> > > Also, we are leaning towards moving to NC, possibly near the

> > > Charlotte area. Anyone on the listserve from that area with

> good

> > > recommendations for doctors/hospitals? Or, do you live in a

> > place

> > > (any state) which you would highly recommend, because of the

> > medical

> > > care your child receives in addition to being in a great

school

> > > district? Those are the biggest factors in our decision. We

> are

> > > considering moving to take advantage of the equity in our

house,

> > as

> > > home prices have skyrocketed here in Florida, but we aren't in

a

> > big

> > > rush. Hopefully this hurricane won't hurt the equity in our

> > > house... Actually, I am not too worried, as it is only a

> category

> > 1,

> > > but we will have some severe weather (already experiencing

this).

> > >

> > > Kim C.