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Looking for Stroke Patients over 70 who had a PFO Closure
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Both my cardiologist and neurologist are in agreement that I need the PFO closure. I an 71 and had a stoke in September 25. I was left with partial vision loss and brain fog. My Humana insurance has denied and we are appealing it. This is a long drawn out process and im very worried about my outcome if I dont have it soon. My son took his life in March of 25 and I have been under a lot of stress. Has anyone else went through this and how long does it usually take to get it passed or okayed? Thank you so much for any advice. Pam
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Hello @ppestes01, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! I am super glad you found this caring group to share with. It has to be stressful waiting through the insurance appeal process for a PFO closure your doctors agree you need, all after your son taking his own life and having a stroke. You are a rock star to get up every day and walk through all you have going on!
I have been through the appeal process several times with my insurance company, handled it a couple different ways. I actually provided my own correspondence one time and my providers handled it other times. I learned quite a bit doing it myself but I wouldn’t recommend it as a 1st choice. It may help you most to get involved enough to understand where in the process your appeal is. You should be able to call your insurance company to learn about process and what the timeline is. You can ask them how to find out when there is activity (your provider submitting something, your insurance company replying, etc.).
Dealing with your health as you grieve your son’s absence has to be difficult. My heart hurts with yours! Honestly, I read your comment and did not have words to respond. I had to leave it and come back. Here I am. Simply, my heart hurts with yours.
I am tagging members that may understand more as to where you and may have more to say: @gramabonnie5, @bellsback, @georgette12
Here are a few discussions you may want to review:
- Dealing with adult son with mental health: Parents want to share? Discussion: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1468835/
- Loss and Grief: How are you doing? Discussion created by @hopeful33250: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/loss-and-grief-how-are-you-doing/
- Son Killed Unexpectedly Discussion: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/son-was-killed-unexpectedly/
I hope you return and provide updates as to what is happening with your appeal process and also how you are doing all over (mind, body, spirit).
Do you know if your procedure will be done by cath or surgery? Do you have family/friends helping you process your grief, maybe a therapist?