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Five key facts about secondary health insurance
Some people have two types of health insurance, either commercial and Medicaid/Medicare or two different commercial plans (usually when each parent has health insurance through work). While this can help ease financial burdens, knowing the rules will help prevent hassles … Continue reading
How to write a Synagis appeal letter (Part 2)
I have already received a lot of feedback from people who have received their first denial letter wondering if they should use my template to appeal. My answer is always appeal. Did you know that some insurance companies automatically deny … Continue reading
How to write a Synagis appeal letter (part 1)
RSV is a dreaded infection for many preemie parents, myself included. After 2 full winters of Synagis and what can only be described as an obsession with hand hygiene and limiting contact, even with friends and family, we managed to … Continue reading
November 17th is Prematurity Awareness Day. Or is it?
Today is prematurity awareness day. It’s really prematurity awareness month, but sadly the calendar of national health observances is rather full and so prematurity, which affects 12.5% of all babies in the United States, is the #1 cause of death … Continue reading