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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[/QUOTE]

Sorry this was confusing, Dawn!

Thanks, knowing that the rates run between $400-2000 for outpatient treatment was what I needed.

I had picked up on that the rates fluctuated, but I was unsure of the range. For me, if my only choice is to go out of pocket, it makes sense to seek out that lower cost, same quality care, and travel or relocate there.

I had a consult with Prager at UCLA for Ketamine, and he advised a (WC paid) SCS month long inpatient program. For Ketamine, it would have to be Out of Pocket, and the figure quoted (inpatient only) was so out of reach possibilty wise, I gave up hope and have been pursuing approval for a SCS trial.

I'll read up on outpatient Ketamine treatment. That seems like a viable option.