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I have gone through all the hoops and now my insurance company is denying me because the hospital I chose is not a center for excellence??? :smile2: I just want to cry. Any ideas on whether I can appeal this or do I just have to start over at another hospital that is a center of excellence. I will not let this stop me but I need some advice.

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How disappointing! Since you started this journey in October, is this the first interaction you or your doctor have had with the insurance company? Did the doctor just start sending paperwork to them? Who is your insurance provider? I would have thought that your doctor and his team would know which insurance providers have paid for their services, based on that qualification.

If it was me, I'd call the insurance company and talk with them. Ask them what hospitals in your area meet their requirements for being a hospital of excellence. I'd also ask them if you choose another doctor/hospital, if you will have to re-do everything from the start. Obviously there will be some things that will be different with a new doctor, but hopefully there is something you can do. That's just what I would do....I don't know if this is a possibility or not for you.

I understand your frustrtation. Ask your insurance company some questions - don't give up, and hang in there!

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