Why do I have to see a rheumatologist in my home state?

@julie0292 Can you explain a little more? Had you already seen a rheumatologist at home, or do you have an assigned one at Mayo?

I think it might be to medication’s. There are some medications that require required strict monetary, and your state needs to be in charge is what I was told

@minnesota10 same is the case in Canada. Each Province is under a provincial health insurance plan and medications, tests, procedures, etc. have to be approved by the respective provincial government.

@sueinmn
I have a rheumatologist that diagnosed me at Mayo Clinic in Onalaska, WI. I want a second opinion from a rheumatologist at Mayo Rochester. They told me I need to see someone in Wisconsin.

@minnesota10
So you think it has something to do with medications?

@julie0292 I can't speak directly to your situation, but I know that Mayo Clinic in Rochester receives more requests for service than they can handle in some departments. Perhaps they feel your situation can be managed in a more timely manner locally?
It is also possible that your insurance may cover a local clinic, but not the one in Minnesota.
Was your request declined when you contacted Mayo Rochester directly, or did you ask the local Clinic to refer you ?

@julie0292
Yes. I found out sometime ago every state has different laws on medication’s. I was put on one and they asked for my drivers license. I never had that happen before. What I found out they consider it to be a low-grade drug deal.