Opti fast - covered?

Mandalious
on 5/29/13 1:24 am - Canada

RNY on 12/03/13

I get the doc writes you a prescriptions for the Optifast.

Now, cause its a script has anyone ever had it covered under their private drug plan??

Like I have a drug plan via my work, Manulife. I don't may for any of my prescriptions.

I know Im reaching here, lol, but worth asking.lol

Referral May 17 '13 / Orientation June 17 '13 / Meeting w Dr Hagen June 26 '13 / RN,RD,SW July 31 '13 / Dr.Glazer Sept 3 '13/ Sleep Study Sept 5 '13 /2nd app w Dr Hagen Sept 16 '13 / F/U w Dr Glazer Sept 23 '13 / PRATTS Nov 14 '13/ Surgery Dec 3rd '13

lisachevy
on 5/29/13 1:51 am - Kitchener, Canada

Give manulife customer services a call and they will be able to tell you right away. You can claim it on your taxes though

Dreamalittledream
on 5/29/13 2:15 am - Canada

You can claim it on your taxes? Fantastic!

Ottawa ~Referral Mar 2011~Orientation Aug 2011~Meet w Nurse May 14, 2012~Dietician/Behav/Abdo Ultrasound July 5, 2012~Colonoscopy Aug 8, 2012~Dietician#2 Aug 30, 2012~Endoscopy Nov 9, 2012~Pre-op class Jan 2, 2013~ Meet w Surgeon Jan 8, 2013 ~Start Optifast Feb 15, 2013 ~Pre-Admit. Mar 6, 2013 ~SURGERY March 8, 2013 (RNY/ Dr. Raiche)~Post-op Class/Follow-up appt. April 25, 2013

Mandalious
on 5/29/13 3:26 am - Canada

RNY on 12/03/13

Yup, you can claim any and all of your medical expense. My parents save up all their medical receipts from drug store ( prescriptions ) and claim it.

If you live a certain distance from a hospitals and have to go there for numerous treatment or appointments you can claim a certain amount of the gas and meals also.

Referral May 17 '13 / Orientation June 17 '13 / Meeting w Dr Hagen June 26 '13 / RN,RD,SW July 31 '13 / Dr.Glazer Sept 3 '13/ Sleep Study Sept 5 '13 /2nd app w Dr Hagen Sept 16 '13 / F/U w Dr Glazer Sept 23 '13 / PRATTS Nov 14 '13/ Surgery Dec 3rd '13

Mandalious
on 5/29/13 2:17 am - Canada

RNY on 12/03/13

Just gave them a call, the lady said she would have to research it and call me back. Ohhhh fingers crossed !!!! hehe

I know if its not covered I can claim it as medical expense on next year taxes. But hey,, if I can have it covered.. Awesommme

Referral May 17 '13 / Orientation June 17 '13 / Meeting w Dr Hagen June 26 '13 / RN,RD,SW July 31 '13 / Dr.Glazer Sept 3 '13/ Sleep Study Sept 5 '13 /2nd app w Dr Hagen Sept 16 '13 / F/U w Dr Glazer Sept 23 '13 / PRATTS Nov 14 '13/ Surgery Dec 3rd '13

crstalww
on 5/29/13 2:36 am - Toronto, Canada

RNY on 11/06/12

I have manulife and it was not covered

Orientation: July 23 2012 Dr Sullivan : August 16, 2012 Dietician, SW, RN, Sept 26, 2012 Dr Sullivan Oct 17, 2012 and pick up Optifast PATTS: October 24, 2012 Surgery: November 6, 2012. Starting weight 277 surgery weight 268

Mandalious
on 5/29/13 3:31 am - Canada

RNY on 12/03/13

Thanks! Was worth a shot. lol

Referral May 17 '13 / Orientation June 17 '13 / Meeting w Dr Hagen June 26 '13 / RN,RD,SW July 31 '13 / Dr.Glazer Sept 3 '13/ Sleep Study Sept 5 '13 /2nd app w Dr Hagen Sept 16 '13 / F/U w Dr Glazer Sept 23 '13 / PRATTS Nov 14 '13/ Surgery Dec 3rd '13

Arlio1207
on 5/29/13 7:59 am - Belleville , Canada

RNY on 04/04/13

ditto !!

Arlene

Referred June 26, 2012, Orientation Nov 7, Nurse Nov 19. Dietician and Psychologist Nov 21, Dietician #2 Jan 4, 2013, Final Nurse Jan 24, Meet surgeon Feb 20th, Pre Surgical class Mar 6th, Dr Glazier March 7, PATTS March 7, Surgery April 4th !!!!!

Kimmer75
on 5/29/13 2:52 am - London, Canada

It doesn't have a DIN so it's not typically covered by drug plans. The people that have been able to get it covered generally have a "health fund" as part of their benefits for various expenses.

Referal: November 2011 to Windsor Assessment Center, Orientation: February 9th, 2012, Request Transfer to Hamilton: March 23, 2012, Transfer madness for April, May, June, Abdominal Ultrasound: August 1, 2012, Dietician & SW: October 3, 2012,
Scope: November 8, 2012, Internist: November 14, 2012, Surgeon: November 27th, 2012

Surgery: April 10, 2013. VSG and gallbladder removed.

Mandalious
on 5/29/13 3:32 am - Canada

RNY on 12/03/13

Awwwww.. No DIN.. NO coverage then. :)

Referral May 17 '13 / Orientation June 17 '13 / Meeting w Dr Hagen June 26 '13 / RN,RD,SW July 31 '13 / Dr.Glazer Sept 3 '13/ Sleep Study Sept 5 '13 /2nd app w Dr Hagen Sept 16 '13 / F/U w Dr Glazer Sept 23 '13 / PRATTS Nov 14 '13/ Surgery Dec 3rd '13

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