Jude was admitted to nursing on our primary plan years ago. In the past twelve months his condition has continued to deteriorate. So I have to ask why there was a sudden change in the level of care he needs according to the health insurance company if his condition has only worsened? I cannot get any answers. In fact I called again today when I heard the news and got a live nurse who was so upset about the denial she sent me to a supervisors voicemail. All she kept saying was, "Oh I am just so sorry". I understand we are lucky that our primary pays for in home nursing but outlined in their explanation of coverage's it is offered. Therefore Jude should be able to obtain the coverage his deserves and we pay for. Jude's case is so complicated now that I am not sure who the insurance company think would be qualified to care for him. I don't post that many pictures anymore or share video's because Jude just doesn't look well anymore. However, I did explain to the nurses that I will be filming him the next few days. That way I have on hand video of his complicated condition and needs. I just don't understand how much more medical necessity is required? If a child is on oxygen 24/7, requires frequent suctioning due to choking and aspiration, has a continuous feed on through a G/J, needs rescue from respiratory distress with controlled substances, needs seizure control and more...........just shaking my head.
Along with this I also received a denial on Jude's CPT shaker vest, another authorization for his formula because something wasn't sent in right, and more. Being a special needs mom is hard but it just shouldn't be so complicated or stressful. I feel like companies make your life more stressful and it's just not right. However it is a part of the process and you learn to walk the path the best you can.
Jude had a very difficult time keeping his oxygen up last night. Throughout the evening I turned his monitors off and then nurse Candice ended up turning them off too. When I checked in today he was still having difficulties but was finally asleep. Jude looks very week to me but he keeps giving me little smiles and that is super sweet.
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As ugly as it sounds, insurance companies try to deny every claim they can. Their reasoning-they are in business to make money! I worked in insurance at the company level for years and absolutely had my eyes opened. Every morning after the mail was opened a table full of higher ups would meet and discuss every claim that came in. They weren't doing this to see how to help. Oh no, they met strictly to see what was the best way to deny every claim that came in. You are right in that they thinks a certain percentage will not fight their determination. They know some will and they will have to pay but they are banking on the ones that ever challenge their denial. I am so sorry you have to deal with this in you care of Jude. It's very exhausting and nerve wracking to have to deal with. You want to shake sense into them. I'm praying for you guys. And especially for your sweet boy. He needs the best care available. Tahoe care and Gid Bless you!
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. I am so sorry that you have to spend time fighting these battles that takes you away physically and mentally from Jude.
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