I'm just wondering if anyone has been successful getting insurance companies to pay for the "maintenance" dose often prescribed after RC/prostatectomy.
I had Humana back when I first had my RC and my surgeon wrote a note but it did no good. Basically, if it has anything to do with sex or the possibility of sex in the future, they wouldn't cover it.
I know have Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) and am trying to decide if I should try again with another letter.
My thought is that if someone out there was successful with a note from their doc, maybe I can get a copy or a synopsis of the letter so I can try it with BCBS.
Seems strange to pay so much ($130/mo) every month for something that doesn't have the intended effect but just helps blood flow.
I use the shot to get the intended effect but my surgeon suggests using the low dose of cialis daily for therapeutic purposes.
Thanks!
Mike
Age 54
10/31/06 dx CIS (TisG3) non-invasive (at 47)
9/19/08 TURB/TUIP dx Invasive T2G3
10/8/08 RC neobladder(at 49)
2/15/13 T4G3N3M1 distant metastases(at 53)
9/2013 finished chemo -cancer free again
1/2014 ct scan results....distant mets
2/2014 ct result...spread to liver, kidneys, and lymph...