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Karlynn
I just got a call from the BC/BS nurse in charge of my request for a new machine. I faxed her all my info on Friday and she called to tell me that I was approved for a new INRatio machine!!!!!!!
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PJmomrunner
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Hooray for you, Karlynn! It seems like it's pretty hard to get insurance companies to approve the self-test machines at all, so it must be quite a coup to get a replacement! I must have missed the details, but I'm guessing the old one is giving you problems?
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Karlynn
PJmomrunner said:
My old one has real battery issues. I could either pay 375 to get it refurbished or get a new INRatio and pay 10% for my insurance copay.
My talk with the nurse that did the approval led me to believe that because it was a replacement it was an easier process than if I was beginning home testing. Not to mention that BC/BS was already paying for my testing supplies with my current machine.
I will say that I'm somewhat upset with QAS. This has been going on over 3 months now and it seems that all that BC/BS needed was my INR record keeping and a statement that I already home test. I faxed that on Friday directly to BC/BS and I had my approval today. Not sure where QAS got lost on this. I just hope they don't drag their feet on getting me the machine. The nurse was calling them to let them know of the approval.
PJmomrunner
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Unless QAS sells the machines to insurance companies at a loss I can't imagine why they wouldn't get right on it. It's money in their pockets isn't it??? Well, sounds like it's going to work out anyway. I'll keep my fingers crossed that you get the new machine real soon.
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PamO
I just sent Venus at QAS an email requesting information on the INRatio machine for my hubby! His cardio is all for home testing now, considering that my husband ALWAYS forgets to get into his office to be tested!
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geebee
Great news Karlynn. Have fun - it's a wonderful little machine.
Hi..Karlynn..Glad you were able to get a new machine..my old protime is still clicking like me..
AND..another WHOOHOO.. You just passed me for the now..you are the 4th highest poster on VR.Com.. ..Ross, Nancy , Ann and you now. Congrats.. I am running 5 behind you.. and I am sure you will continue to do so.....I just hate repeating myself after 4 years. So many newcomers with great information.. Maybe it time for me ..to retire to the pasture..Like an old Horse.. Bonnie
AND..another WHOOHOO.. You just passed me for the now..you are the 4th highest poster on VR.Com.. ..Ross, Nancy , Ann and you now. Congrats.. I am running 5 behind you.. and I am sure you will continue to do so.....I just hate repeating myself after 4 years. So many newcomers with great information.. Maybe it time for me ..to retire to the pasture..Like an old Horse.. Bonnie
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Karlynn
Granbonny said:You just passed me for the now..you are the 4th highest poster on VR.Com..
Bonnie - I could never pass you, no matter how many posts I have. You are ahead of the pack.
Ross
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Granbonny said:You just passed me for the now..you are the 4th highest poster on VR.Com..
Stop talking nonsense Ms Bon! Through 4 years, there have been many many threads deleted and purged because of dead accounts. I'm sure if we did no pruning, your post count would around 6 or 7 grand. Don't rely on post counts to be an indication of anything. It's your experience that is of value, not post counts.
Natanni
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Whoo Hoo Karlynn! I know you have been wanting this new machine! Any idea on how long before you get it?
Karlynn. i just went to the INRatio site and printed off all the required forms.
Do we need to contact our insurance provider BC/BS next? If the insurance won't pay for it and our doctor will fill out the papers we will just pay for it ourselves and if he won't sign the forms we will find a doctor who will. I am tired of all this stressing because the doctors office is not handling his coumadin management at all. 1.5 for almost 5 weeks is enough.
Do we need to contact our insurance provider BC/BS next? If the insurance won't pay for it and our doctor will fill out the papers we will just pay for it ourselves and if he won't sign the forms we will find a doctor who will. I am tired of all this stressing because the doctors office is not handling his coumadin management at all. 1.5 for almost 5 weeks is enough.
PJmomrunner
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Good for you, Sue! Sounds like an excellent move to me!
