Question:
I'm having trouble getting my bills paid for.

I have already had my surgery. I had pre approval but not from the insurance provider or something like that. I was wondering if there is a federal or Minnesota agency that would maybe cover the cost? Does anybody know where I could look to check this out?    — Carla C. (posted on October 23, 2001)

October 23, 2001
Hi, Medicaid will back pay up to 3 months in Alabama and in Florida so probably there to. If that does not help contact vocational rehab for your state and see what they say! you can also obtain free lawyer service to see if you can make your insurer pay! If you would like to email me I do have some info on free attorneys! Good Luck cathy
   — Cathy B.

October 24, 2001
I'm a little confused. If the insurer didn't approve the surgery, then who did????? I'm assuming the bill is from the hospital and that your surgeon did get authorization for the surgery. The hospital billing/collection staff should work this out with the surgeon's office. This type of auth problem happens all the time and the two offices should be able to resolve it.
   — [Anonymous]