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MCI diagnosis from Neuropsychologist

Posted by mrwatszoo @mrwatszoo, Sep 30, 2025

Hi,
I’m still pretty new to the group and it has been helpful in so many ways, so thank you all for sharing stories thoughts and questions.
My wife was diagnosed with MCI and or FTD, this came from a Neuropsychologists examination. Do I rely on his report? We are going to Rochester for this and spinal issues.
Are there medical exams that can definitively confirm the diagnosis?
Thank you
Mr. W

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maryvc | @maryvc | Oct 4, 2025
In reply to @judimahoney "@maryvc Based on your comment I requested the tau test, and found out it is not..." + (show)
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@maryvc
Based on your comment I requested the tau test, and found out it is not covered by Medicare and most insurance companies do not approve the test since it has yet to receive FDA approval, so... you get to pay out-of-pocket if you still want it. It can cost up to $1,200. 😳

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@judimahoney We never were billed for the Tau test or the genetic test.,We have Medicare plan G with Medical Mutual.

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judimahoney | @judimahoney | Oct 4, 2025
In reply to @maryvc "@judimahoney We never were billed for the Tau test or the genetic test.,We have Medicare plan..." + (show)
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@judimahoney We never were billed for the Tau test or the genetic test.,We have Medicare plan G with Medical Mutual.

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@maryvc
I'll have to continue to fight/advocate for it.

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