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jb - 20 Jul 2005 03:19 GMT

I have a question that I hope someone may help me with. I think I need to
change my RD, as he has not changed anything or done anything to help my
pain for several years. I think I need a complete new work up and find out
if I have Ra as well as OA. My question is, In Sept I finally am eligible
for Medicare. will Medicare pay for my visit to a new RD.? Will I need a
referral from my doctor?
thanks
Janice

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Gwen Love - 20 Jul 2005 05:02 GMT

Janice, the new RD probably will require a referral from your doctor.
Medicare will pay for your going. If you have a supplement to Medicare, it
will also pay on what Medicare doesn't pay. I have Plan F and it pays
everything that Medicare doesn't pay.
Gwen

> I have a question that I hope someone may help me with. I think I need to
> change my RD, as he has not changed anything or done anything to help my
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> thanks
> Janice

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Navy1 - 20 Jul 2005 16:32 GMT

I agree you will need a new referral and a complete work up. With all
the new drugs available, you need some one who is open-minded about
all the new treatments available. Also, we change, too. Good luck.
Loujean

>Janice, the new RD probably will require a referral from your doctor.
>Medicare will pay for your going. If you have a supplement to Medicare, it
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>> thanks
>> Janice

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