Oh, msbelle, I wish I could drive down there, too. I am so sorry this sucks.
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new twist. I'm calling around trying to get info on places and get appointments, no luck yet. The hospital will not release him until I have an appointment and they have confirmed it with the outpatient provider. SO, even though insurance won;t pay for another day, they will keep him unless I can get them this.
Sounds like it is time to engage the social worker at the hospital or go up the chain within your insurance company (or both).
new twist. I'm calling around trying to get info on places and get appointments, no luck yet
can I help by making some calls? If you e me the info, I can at least help you rule out places that aren't taking new patients, etc.
I vote both, especially if there's someone at the hospital who can do it for you. That's a ridiculous catch-22 the insurance co. has you in, and someone ought to be able to advocate for you and find a way out of it.
Also, if you're missing work because of all this, have one of the doctors or nurses write a note to make sure you don't get penalized - they don't need to include any details about what's going on with Mac, just that it was a family emergency involving your child, requiring your presence at the hospital, and if your employers have any questions call the MD/nurse to discuss further.
Can you check him out against medical advice?
Can you check him out against medical advice?
My understanding is that insurance companies will often deny entire claims when you do that, or follow-up claims, or something. Not that they're being helpful now, but...
Jesus, msbelle. All I can offer is my thoughts and support. I'm just sick for you guys.
We have an appt. now. So if nothing else, he can be released.
Hospital people are working with my insurance, just not getting anywhere - apparently there is an expedited appeal happening, whatever that means. Adovocate lady via my HR department called me. His therapist is also calling the insurance.
JZ, my boss is supercool about all this. If he had his way, no one would even know I was out and he would sign my timesheet for full days. They will not give me any flak if I have to take family leave, but we are not there yet.
ok, I am off to the hospital to wait it out - he may get released, he may stay another night. who knows.
What brenda said.
Okay, hang in there. We're all pulling for you.