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http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Cluster Headache Help and Support >> Getting to Know Ya >> Insurance won't pay for Oxygen http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1224642884 Message started by helplesshoney on Oct 21^st, 2008 at 10:34pm

Title: Insurance won't pay for Oxygen
Post by helplesshoney on Oct 21^st, 2008 at 10:34pm

Any suggestions for getting health insurance to cover oxygen for CH? My carrier refuses to cover for CH and I'm debating whether it's worth it to fight it out with them or to try to just pay out of pocket. The out of pocket to supplement the 9 maxalt per month is already putting us in the poor house.

Any suggestions or friendly support will be greatly appreciated. I am a CH supporter. My husband of 18 years is the primary sufferer. :'(

Title: Re: Insurance won't pay for Oxygen
Post by Batch on Oct 21^st, 2008 at 11:56pm

Check your email

V/R, Batch

Title: Re: Insurance won't pay for Oxygen
Post by DennisM1045 on Oct 22^nd, 2008 at 7:58am

You can usually get your Neurologist to write a letter of medical necessity. Insurance companies usually have a form that also needs to be completed. Call the insurance company and see what they need.

-Dennis-

Title: Re: Insurance won't pay for Oxygen
Post by Callico on Oct 22^nd, 2008 at 10:38pm

Some have used welding oxygen. My supplier when told I would be paying cash because I had no insurance coverage gave me a price much lower than they charged the insurance companies. In fact I had it delivered to the house with masks and bubblers for less than I could go out and get a welding tank filled. Look around at the various suppliers and talk with them.

Jerry