Roxie.

Listen to everything Rose says about the IVIG, she knows her stuff.

However, one thing is different with Alan and that's how it was billed.

And we didn't do a thing, his neuro arranged absolutely everything. Our job was just to call the IVIG and confirm everything. After the 10th time, you get used to it.

Alan's neuro, when ordering the IVIG, does it under Durable Medical Equipment. The whole kit and kaboodle was ordered under Durable Medical Equipment. Nothing went through Medicare Part D. because that's when you hit the donut and who the hell can pay all the co-pays.

When we first started this, I was on the phone with the insurance company to confirm that yes indeed, he had been approved, and I wanted to make sure that this was COMPLETELY covered for Alan. Because this stuff (2 times a month) was about $8000.

I was assured by his insurance company that there was no charge at our end. For anything!!!!

So if you have to make some calls, make them. Now I don't know if there are co-pays at your end or if it's done under the Medicare Part D.

All I know is how Alan's neuro did it. They know what they are doing, believe me.

All the best,
Melody