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laser ablation insurance
Wed, 07/31/2019 - 14:27anybody have laser ablation and had health insurance that covered procedure if not completely to some extent. im having a hard time finding any insurance company willing to cover procedure
Hi jrsymike,Thanks so much
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2019-07-31 - 14:59
Hi jrsymike,Thanks so much for posting. We understand this can be a very expensive process. For more information regarding our patient assistance programs please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/247-helpline/patient-assistance For information regarding insurance appeals please visit: www.patientadvocate.orgYou may also contact our Epilepsy and Seizures 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-332-1000contactus@efa.org, where a trained information specialist can connect you to resources,provide referrals and additional support. https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/pg1L_HowWeCanHelp_09-2018.pdf Additionally your local Epilepsy Foundation: https://www.epilepsy.com/affiliates can help you find resources, support groups, events, and programs in your community. For more information on laser interstitial thermal therapy or LITT procedure please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/surgery/types-epilepsy-surgery/litt-thermal-ablation