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Nabii
Hello! I have a very limited insurance and was wondering what could be done if the insurance won't cover appointments to see a specialist. Are there any other options for payment or financial aid, even if someone has to go out of state to see a doctor? Any help would be appreciated!
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regina Member
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Katrina Martin Member
Have you checked to see if your insurance offers a medical social worker? I have one and she has been invaluable in helping me investigate options and she tells me about services I didn't even know existed. The fact that we have to jump through so many hoops to get the care we need is so frustrating. I'll be thinking of you. ~Katrina, Endo.net Advocate
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Kimberli Davino Member
regina Member
My insurance also would not cover a specialist. They threw me a list of generalist ob/gyns in my state, none of whom were endometriosis specialists. I know your pain; I have lost many hours fighting with my insurance to cover my single visit to an "out-of-network" specialist. I elevated my dispute to the state of Rhode Island. I recommend reading the books of Laurie Todd, Insurance Warrior, and listening to the podcast "An Arm and a Leg" for tips on fighting. Fight, or we'll never get anywhere. Good luck!
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