I believe it's so they know you're in the right space to get it. To make sure you know the realism of what to expect (like that it won't cure you). But I also wonder if it's just your type of insurance? I have Anthem if that makes a difference.

I did NOT have to do this for my pain pump. But my doc also knew that I read a lot about it, I have a high intelligence, that when she talked to me about it there was no miscommunication. I'm a calm person that takes information home and thinks about it, I don't just listen to the doc or take what they have to say as gospel.