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View Poll Results: Did insurance in the US pay for your ADR surgery?
Yes, without any appeal(s) 3 16.67%
Yes, only after appeal(s) 2 11.11%
No, denied based on "experimental" status 5 27.78%
No, subsequently pursed fusion on ADR coverage denial 1 5.56%
"Gave up" on insurance coverage -- paid out of pocket in US 1 5.56%
"Gave up" on insurance coverage -- paid out of pocket Overseas 2 11.11%
Covered as a compassionate case or involved with Clinical Trial 0 0%
Other -- Please comment below 4 22.22%
Voters: 18. You may not vote on this poll

 
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 05:55 PM
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Yes but it's Worker's Comp. I did alot of work getting it done though by pestering the insurance co. and my employers medical director. I did enough information gathering beforehand that I had enough ammo to take on the insurance co.
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