i live in PA and actually worked for Blue Cross/Blue Shield for several years. depending on the plan you have you may need to get the procedures and visits pre-authorized. if you have the traditional coverage which normally has a 80/20 copay and doesn't require you to pick a primary care physician, you don't need pre-authorization. if you have the ppo or hmo plans you will need to pre-authorize with the provider.
At Sat, 19 Jul 2003, Nancy wrote:
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>Dr. Wiseman:
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>I am currently considering traveling to PA to be treated by Dr. Reich and Dr. Gerhart. I know that there will be significant cost involved, so I want to make sure that there are no other options closer to home. Do you know of any advanced laparoscopic surgeons in Michigan? I live in Grand Rapids, but I'm sure my Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurance would be accepted at least across the state (I'm hoping in PA, too). I have e-mailed a Dr. Advincula at University of Michigan. I'm only a couple hours from Detroit, if you know anyone there.
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>This will be my sixth surgery in 10 years. I want to make sure I see someone who knows what they are doing with these adhesions and the endometriosis.
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>Thanks for any advice.
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>Nancy
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