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Originally Posted by LIT LOVE
I'm on SSDI with an active WC claim in Cali. I also have Medicare with Supplemental Insurance, but this is a work injury.
If anyone has had success with WC in CA for Ketamine procedures, I'd appreciate hearing your story. I'm trying to get WC to approve an SCS trial, but if Ketamine is a viable option, I'd rather attempt it first.
I'm willing to travel or even relocate ANYWHERE. If my only option is Out of Pocket, what are the real costs?
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Hi, I'm a bit unsure if you're referring to out of pocket Ketamine costs but that's what I'm assuming so will try to help you out. I can only really answer for what I've paid and heard others pay from what is written in the forums.
A lot of insurance companies now cover inpatient treatment programs. Mine did for a five day program and my out of pocket was less then $1,000 including the doctor's bill.
I have heard of others whose insurance companies denied it and they paid up to $40,000 out of pocket.
For out patient infusions, the rates seem to be between $400-$2,000 per treatment depending on the doctor.
I can say from personal experience that the higher cost most definitely does not make a difference in the quality of care in this case. For some reason, the rates just vary wildly,
Hope that helps and good luck,
Dawn