Denied and Speechless

This is just one day where I am absolutely speechless, so I am going to cut through all of the bull and straight to the facts.

I received a letter from my private insurance company in regards to Brandt. It read something like this:

"Dear Brandt Forman:
Blah, blah, blah... in the matter of request for coverage of speech and hearing therapy services, your request has been denied... blah, blah, blah... services not covered... blah, blah, blah... an underlying medical condition or injury must be diagnosed...blah, blah, blah... speech therapy for developmental delay is not covered... appeals process... blah, blah, freaking blah...
Sincerely, Cigna POS"

I find it funny that they will spend tens of thousands of dollars on genetic and neurological testing, but they won't authorize speech twice a month. That is pretty messed up.

I can't take two steps forward without being pushed five steps back.

Luckily, I have a level-headed and fully-educated friend to bounce ideas off of. She suggested I push for a diagnosis--even if I don't agree with it. Getting a diagnosis of "autism" would not make Brandt any less abled, but it would enable him to receive speech and hearing therapy services. Or, even if the pediatrician can give him some type of general medical diagnosis that is not otherwise specified, that might be enough to get him services. It is just so frustrating the hoops we have to jump through to get anywhere.

On a happier note, I am super-happy to have such great family and friends that I can bounce ideas off of and talk things through with when things get overwhelming. I am thankful to have met such helpful people who have directed my to all the right people who are "in the know." My emotions are all over the place these days, so it is nice to have such incredible people to keep me grounded!