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Hi @robpara,

Did you get the pump paid for by insurance?

I got denied 3 times which included the appeals this year for it by my wife's employer health insurer who is Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield.

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@roblem I’m in process.

I was told at the time of the demonstration in my home, that my insurance would pay about 75%. So I went ahead and ordered it. That was maybe 1 month ago.

Following up this week, I recalled they would get a final authorization soon, so I asked about the status of my pump shipment. This was part of the reason I had the rehab appointment last week. They require a recent evaluation.

Long story short - I’m still waiting to hear back from Tactile Medical. But I think it’s all Ok (still).

I also have BCBS through my employer. I paid very little out of pocket for this entire process. Thankfully they approved proton therapy but that took some calls - a whole separate story - trying to get the right people at BCBS to talk to the right people at Mayo.

I have to say, everyone was cooperative and helpful.