Is it normal for insurance to deny chemo radiation?

Posted by Lee @leeb123, Nov 18 7:24am

I have completed folfox x8 regimen October 20.
Scheduled for chemo radiation to start November 11.
Insurance declined for " more information needed"
It is now November 18 and still no approval.
Insurance is playing these games while I now feel additional mental anguish due to there delay.
Is the delay going to inhibit my treatment outcome?

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nycmusic | @nycmusic | Nov 18 11:02am

Insurance is supposed to help, but they put up barriers, not easy. hang in there…maybe the doctor’s office can help push things along, as timing is an important factor in treatment. And patients don’t need hurdles…cancer is hard enough ! Best of luck !

Lee | @leeb123 | Nov 18 3:08pm

It's a roller coaster with no handbook on how to ride it!
Thanks for your kind words.

Lee | @leeb123 | Nov 20 7:06pm

Persistence pays off, I called insurance again, respectfully yet firm. I put myself in there shoes and they in mine. Today I received my first chemo radiation treatment! Yay!