Good news....

Akiss4me

I just wanted to share some very good news with everyone. As everyone knows I have been waiting on results of OncotypeDX test to come in to know if I will need chemo. Well, I was sitting here this evening (sorta feeling down) and the phone rings. When I looked at the caller ID I thought "Oh no, don't answer that, it's a telemarketer!". But then I thought, "what the heck, I could use someone to talk to even if it is".
It turned out to be Genomic Labs that are doing my test(GET THIS...I WAS ON THEIR WEBSITE WHEN THEY CALLED.....YOU HAVE NOW ENTERED THE TWILIGHT ZONE!).
Turns out my Health Insurance (go figure...) says it is NOT a covered expense, but if they do the test, they can submit it and depending on the results, they will decide if they will cover it or not!! I never heard of such a thing! So I guess if its low and I don't need chemo, they deny it and chalk it up to a wasted test? or if it's high and I need chemo, how can they deny it now?
So I told Shawn (that was the nice guy's name on the phone I wanted to marry before the call was over!) that I do not have the funds to pay for this test if they turn it down so just forget it (now I am about in tears).
Then he says, "don't worry about it. we have talked it over". Turns out that they will attempt 3 times to get my insurance to cover it and if they turn it down still, then their lab will pick up the cost because they want me to have it done. He said they have a certain amount of grant money set aside for people who's insurance turns it down and I would qualify. Their Lab wants me to get the best treatment that is right for me and would like me permission to procede with the test.
What do you think I said? YESSSSSS!!!!!!!!
Then I told him how much he made my day and jumped on here to tell all of you. So, just thought I would share some good news. Bad part is they haven't done the test yet, but I can wait!! Yippeeee.....doing happy dance!!! Pammy

dyaneb123

Wow. That is about the
Wow. That is about the coolest thing I've heard yet! It gives one hope for the health system
after all....
Hope you get good results!
Dee

chenheart

Whoooo Hoooooo
Awwwww Sweetie, Good News is Good News no matter how circuitous the route may be! There are still REAL ppl out there, with fellow feelings and actual emotions willing to do the right thing!

Regardless of the whys and hows and whatevers...have a GREAT weekend~ exhale and dance nekkid! You have earned this one!

Hugs,
Claudia

The1percen

Pammy,
That sonuds rather unusual these days... most of 'um would break it off in arse! Glad to hear it is taken care of! NOW... tell to just get the test done, the suspense is killin ya! I hope THAT news is as good! We're routting for you!! Have a great weekend!! If I COULD dance, I would, but I'm a TOTAL KLUTZ!!! LOL
Take Care,
Mike

taleena

Yea Pammy.. I know how the
Yea Pammy.. I know how the costs of these treatments and tests can reck havic on a lot of lives... it just isn't right.. as if can**r isn't enough then you have to worry about that! I'm glad you don't have to worry about it..

~Cheers

~T

Moopy23

Very Good News!
Pammy, what a relief. I myself learned recently how expensive tests can be and how insurance companies may try not to pay for them. I believe the oncotype test is several thousand dollars, so a Happy Dance is definitely called for.

Dancing with you,
Moopy

Kat11

Moopy23 said:

Very Good News!
Pammy, what a relief. I myself learned recently how expensive tests can be and how insurance companies may try not to pay for them. I believe the oncotype test is several thousand dollars, so a Happy Dance is definitely called for.

Dancing with you,
Moopy

Great News, I don't
Great News, I don't understand the insurance co. Is it not better to have you healthy.

mmontero38

Great news Pammy. It's
Great news Pammy. It's great when these companies get private funding to help defray these kinds of costs. It's bad enough we have to go through all of this and on top of it, worry about whether our insurance will cover, really goes way beyond bad. Hope it all works out. Hugs, Lili

TrishyG

mmontero38 said:

Great news Pammy. It's
Great news Pammy. It's great when these companies get private funding to help defray these kinds of costs. It's bad enough we have to go through all of this and on top of it, worry about whether our insurance will cover, really goes way beyond bad. Hope it all works out. Hugs, Lili

Great news
Pammy you have been through so much with your insurance. I'm glad your test is covered. I loved your saga. I can't wait for chapter 7.

Hugs

Trish

dmc_emmy

Pammy-what great news!
Chalk one up for caring people! I have been amazed, time and time again, with the truly caring people I have found during the past 3 and 1/2 years since my dx. It gives me hope in the human race and, when I meet a person who is unkind, I try to remember all the good people I have met along the way.

Go ahead and Happy Dance all you want! My happy dances look like an elephant doing the twist, not a pretty site, so throw in an extra happy dance from me to you!

dmc

Kayla1

dmc_emmy said:

Pammy-what great news!
Chalk one up for caring people! I have been amazed, time and time again, with the truly caring people I have found during the past 3 and 1/2 years since my dx. It gives me hope in the human race and, when I meet a person who is unkind, I try to remember all the good people I have met along the way.

Go ahead and Happy Dance all you want! My happy dances look like an elephant doing the twist, not a pretty site, so throw in an extra happy dance from me to you!

dmc

Pammy,
Doing the Happy Dance
Pammy,
Doing the Happy Dance right along with you, Great News!!! I like dmc have no groove but who cares, I'll just make my husband laugh!!
K

Jadie

Hi Pammy
It's always good to hear good news. I don't understand insurance companies. The test is expensive but in the long run it's cheaper than chemo. Looks to me like they would want everyone to have the test.

Having a happy nekkid dance for you! (what a sight)

Jadie<3