Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Mom update

Mom is coming home today. It's a little scary as she still tires out tremendously, but she has the tools and knowledge to get stronger. She had an appointment with Dr. Wassel, he's the only nephrologist (kidney specialist) that specializes in hypertension - in my mom's case lately it's hypo-tension. He ordered blood tests and will most likely be doing a catheterization of her renal arteries and maybe placing stents, he believes that she may have blockages in one or both of the arteries. We'll see.

As for the nightmare with the insurance - we're still fighting. I filed a complaint against mom's insurance company last week and lo and behold yesterday got a real letter from her insurance company instead of these stupid messages that they leave everywhere but with me and mom. I have to keep hounding them though because mom is getting a bill for her time at the home from 8/28 to today. Granted they are only charging her the negotiated rate - but we're talking a lot of money. I just pray that something get's straightened out and that she'll get her money back.

That's it for now, I'm going to read the OD and see what's happening in the Mohawk Valley!

5 comments:

Mel- said...

It will be nice to have her home. I was thinking today that this was the first place that actually did something to help her get stronger and cope. How exciting.

Keep squeeking with the insurance company. It's the only thing that will work!

Unknown said...

It is definitely good to have her home, some adjustment is needed on my part because I've been alone for 6 weeks, but it's all good.

I received letters from both UHC (her insurance company) and NY State Insurance Dept. believe me, I won't drop this one - I am so aggravated with UHC it's not even funny. They still have yet to contact us formally about her denial of care!

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear she is coming home. I personally had really bad experience with UHC, having one of their customer service people said to me" what? do you want me to charge you more then?!" as of you can't do anything about them. It is definitely time to let these bad insurance companies tumble.

sarah said...

hey michelle.
just wanted to let you know that i happened upon your site tonight. you didn't tell me about it and that hurts a little. ok, i just got over it.

i'm linking to it from my site. you know, so i can keep up with my second favorite locale in the universe. :)

talk to you soon.

Unknown said...

Sorry Sarah! I didn't even think to let you know that I was blogging about your second favorite place! I've slipped a little lately with Mom being in the hosp - but I'll start ramping up again - Got lots of things to talk about!
Take care!
Michelle