Post by jdmom on Apr 26, 2004 11:30:15 GMT -5
I have been contemplating taking my my son, Jarrett(7), to a Developmental Pediatrics center that I have heard good things about.
He has never gone through any battery of tests during his diagnosis process. His regular ped diagnosed him with a Connor's test.
My questions are, what kind of testing will they (or should they) do on him? How long will it take? Will it be terribly expensive?
I am wondering if my insurance will pay on any of this. I know in my handbook it says they will exclude benefits for "Charges for the treatment of mental and nervous disorders or chemical dependency." I was wanting to call the insurance company and ask some questions to see exactly what that meant. I mean, ADHD isn't a mental disorder, right? It's more of a learning disability? Does that mean they won't cover a psychologist? And if they don't, to see if there was a way around it (physician referral, etc.) But it occurred to me that I really don't even know what type of services Jarrett will be receiving. So I don't know what kind of questions to ask my insurance company.
Could those of you who have had more complete testings and diagnoses maybe give me a few hints of what to expect?
I am a single mom receiving NO help from my ex, so things are a little tight. ANY assistance that I could take advantage of through this process would be helpful. My insurance only covers regular doctors at 70% with a $500 deductible. Does anyone know of any other assistance I could look into?
He has never gone through any battery of tests during his diagnosis process. His regular ped diagnosed him with a Connor's test.
My questions are, what kind of testing will they (or should they) do on him? How long will it take? Will it be terribly expensive?
I am wondering if my insurance will pay on any of this. I know in my handbook it says they will exclude benefits for "Charges for the treatment of mental and nervous disorders or chemical dependency." I was wanting to call the insurance company and ask some questions to see exactly what that meant. I mean, ADHD isn't a mental disorder, right? It's more of a learning disability? Does that mean they won't cover a psychologist? And if they don't, to see if there was a way around it (physician referral, etc.) But it occurred to me that I really don't even know what type of services Jarrett will be receiving. So I don't know what kind of questions to ask my insurance company.
Could those of you who have had more complete testings and diagnoses maybe give me a few hints of what to expect?
I am a single mom receiving NO help from my ex, so things are a little tight. ANY assistance that I could take advantage of through this process would be helpful. My insurance only covers regular doctors at 70% with a $500 deductible. Does anyone know of any other assistance I could look into?
