Update on FI

AshnRobo · April 2011

We went to the doctor on Friday.

He needs surgery.

But, for now the doctor will try to control the pain with epidermals. His first one is Friday.

The doctor wants one of us to switch insurance before we do surgery b/c his (or mine since we have the same provider) won't cover the surgery he needs. It will cover another surgery that won't really fix the problem just prevent it from getting worse. Which means he will be in pain for the rest of his life. No fun.

So I talked to my boss, and we are switching companies next year when our policy is up for renewal. Hopefully the epidermals will help him until then.

Thank you everyone that sent us good thoughts. We really appreciate the support.

SoSaysTara · April 2011

Definitely sending best wishes your and his way. Insurance companies are so frustrating. Will the new insurance company cover it despite it being pre-existing? I hope so!!!

DrPB2b13 · April 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_update-fi-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:ccb0ca7c-27c4-4ac8-9713-ae57f4aabeeaPost:7004ee8b-e44b-43b8-87e6-6f99c8ca19fe">Re: Update on FI</a>:
[QUOTE]Definitely sending best wishes your and his way. Insurance companies are so frustrating. Will the new insurance company cover it despite it being pre-existing? I hope so!!!
Posted by SoSaysTara[/QUOTE]

Under the healthcare reform bill, insurance companies can no longer discriminate against people with preexisting conditions, BUT this does not go into effect for adults until 2014 (kids have been covered since September). There's a government program to help cover the gap until then, but you have to have been uninsured for at least 6 months. You can learn more here: <a href="http://www.healthcare.gov/law/provisions/preexisting/about/index.html" rel='nofollow'>http://www.healthcare.gov/law/provisions/preexisting/about/index.html</a>

AshnRobo, good luck, you and your FI are definitely in my thoughts. I hope everything goes smoothly, and that he finds some relief with the epidermals until he can get the procedure he needs.

sprtychick10 · April 2011

Best of luck to your FI and you. I know how stressful this can be but glad there is some light at the end of the tunnel for him. Keep us posted!!!

julbgordo · April 2011

Good luck with the insurance issues. I know how frustrating it can all be. I hope it works out for you guys and that your FI only improves from here.

MMRoberts11 · April 2011

Good luck to both of you. I completely understand how stressful this can be (my FI has no health insurance) but I'm glad you have the epidermal option. Hopefully it will work until he can have the procedure.

LaurenNYC · April 2011

good luck with everything!!

doeie04 · April 2011

Glad you have some answers now! Sorry he has to wait! That is no fun. I am hoping your new insurance will be awesome!

mary9449 · April 2011

Good luck with everything! Glad you have some answers and thoughts and prayers continue to go out to you and your FI.

michellep1 · April 2011

Well I'm glad to hear that you finally have some answers! My thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope the insurance switch works out!

AshnRobo · April 2011

Thanks everyone. We are both very hopeful about the epidermal. We are just trying not to stress too much about getting the surgery b/c his doctor is willing to wait as long as the epidermals work out.

Danidawn20 · April 2011

Best of luck with your fi ( I can completely understand, if you saw any of my posts before I left to take care of him) but just remember that people are here for you girl if you ever need us.