I Got Them to Give Me a Beta Test!

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Registered: 04-21-2005
I Got Them to Give Me a Beta Test!
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Tue, 08-23-2005 - 9:54am

I called Kaiser yesterday, and told them (again, and she comfirmed she saw it in my records) that I had a miscarriage in June, that I was anxious, and didn't want to wait until I was 9 weeks to make sure things were progressing well, and that I would really like to see if all my hormones were where they should be. She said, "Well, we can't do that." And then she asked me if I had that done before. I told her that after my miscarriage, I had blood tests to make sure I was down to 0 again, and she said, "Oh, you mean a beta test!" I was thinking, well, of course! So, she got one ordered for me, and I had it done. I go in tomorrow for the second blood draw, and then I can find out Thursday. I am really scared, but I figure, this way I will know if all is going well, or if it isn't. I would rather know now if things aren't progressing as they should, then find out at 9 weeks. But, also, if things are good, that will give me a lot more peace. So, I am excited and scared for Thursday, and really glad they let me get b/w done!

Steph

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Registered: 12-02-2004
Tue, 08-23-2005 - 10:38am

Wow! I just can't imagine an insurance being so darned strict. I have BC/BS and they just have never given me a hard time about anythign. If they do, I send a nasty-gram to the medical review department. That usually takes care of it but I've only had to do that 1 time for my son, who's an insulin dependent diabetic and ever since then, they've never given me any trouble or denied any claims for any of us. I've been insured with them for about 10 years now.

They just paid for the 3 u/s I've had done -- 1 week apart; never even questionned them.

Glad they are letting you do your bloodwork. You really have to be your own advocate for your healthcare needs. We pay out the butt for the insurance and they should provide the services. Good luck.

Tiffany

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Registered: 08-03-2004
Tue, 08-23-2005 - 10:44am
Yeah Steph! Sending you tons of wonderful b/w vibes!!


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Registered: 08-20-2004
Tue, 08-23-2005 - 11:25am

good work steph! you have to stnad up for yourself with these silly insurance companies!

i hope your levels are beautiful!

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Registered: 09-05-2003
Tue, 08-23-2005 - 4:03pm

Steph~


Way to stick to your guns and ask for what you want.

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