Hello Anon - I am a Guide for EmpowHer and have been following this discussion. I'm sorry to learn of your husband's situation, but glad that you've found us and have connected with Maria, who is an incredible resource.
I've taken a look at the APIPA plan information in Arizona, for both Medicaid and Medicare, and have also used their online directory to see which hospitals they are contracted with. The directory was a bit hard to work with, but if I did it correctly St. Joseph's and Barrows are not contracted with them. I don't want to alarm you, or add to your burden, but most insurance plans cover surgery and other major procedures only at contracted facilities, so it will be important to know exactly which hospitals APIPA has a contract with as you work with your neurosurgeon and other medical specialists. There are other good hospitals that were listed, including Banner Good Samaritan, which has an extensive Neurosciences program.
Whatever the case, Maria and I will be happy to work with you as you and your husband to through this process and to help you by providing a listening ear, answering questions and, if you need them, finding support resources.
Take good care, Pat
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Hello Anon - I am a Guide for EmpowHer and have been following this discussion. I'm sorry to learn of your husband's situation, but glad that you've found us and have connected with Maria, who is an incredible resource.
I've taken a look at the APIPA plan information in Arizona, for both Medicaid and Medicare, and have also used their online directory to see which hospitals they are contracted with. The directory was a bit hard to work with, but if I did it correctly St. Joseph's and Barrows are not contracted with them. I don't want to alarm you, or add to your burden, but most insurance plans cover surgery and other major procedures only at contracted facilities, so it will be important to know exactly which hospitals APIPA has a contract with as you work with your neurosurgeon and other medical specialists. There are other good hospitals that were listed, including Banner Good Samaritan, which has an extensive Neurosciences program.
Whatever the case, Maria and I will be happy to work with you as you and your husband to through this process and to help you by providing a listening ear, answering questions and, if you need them, finding support resources.
February 20, 2010 - 8:10pmTake good care, Pat
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