insurance denied 4 additional weeks

[printze]

Just as I thought will try again if not hoping and praying I become undetected in 12 weeks that's all I have to go on.

[JimmyMose]

I believe you will achieve SVR.  Stay positive.

Did you have a 6 week or will you have a 8 week EOT VL test?

Even though my opinion is go with the 8 weeks.  
Since you live in Quebec I don't know if some sort of Gilead Patient Assistance Programs is available to ask for the 4 additional weeks for free.

FYI to those reading here are the links to 4 former Question threads printze posted about Tx for 8 weeks vs 12 weeks with lots of replies some repeated.

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hepatitis-C/4-weeks-week-viral-load-60-still-detected-worried-on-8-week-tx/show/2570043

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hepatitis-C/Has-anyone-cured-with-8-weeks-Harvoni-/show/2501875

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hepatitis-C/Approved-8-weeks/show/2501843#post_12169381

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hepatitis-C/3-week-viral-load-/show/2535477#post_12347037

[JimmyMose]

Last 2 links should have been directed to the top of page rather than a particular reply.

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hepatitis-C/Approved-8-weeks/show/2501843

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hepatitis-C/3-week-viral-load-/show/2535477

[jules2551]

Sending positive vibes to you Printze!  You will do this

jules

[printze]

Thanks I will do a viral load next Monday the last day of my tx Gilead is waiting on a call from the supervisor at the insurance company they are to get back to him tomorrow my doctor is also putting a call in to. I am trying to stay positive that I will still achieve svr.

[hepcandme]

Sending good thoughts your way on a positive, er, negative, well, you know what I mean, outcome to this saga

Even if not needed, it would provide such a relief to have a backup plan, right?

~ Linda

[printze]

The verdict is in they denied 2nd time late this afternoon. Have to put faith in God he will help me.

[printze]

Anyway the 12 week post eot is the most important one others have achieved Svr being detected at eot got to be positive, right?

[Momof286]

Exactly printze!! Keep positive! I was detected at 4 weeks and undetected EOT. I have my 4 week post treatment labs tomorrow I am a nervous wreck, but keeping my eyes on the prize!

[Rbeth]

You've treated, you've got faith, you will achieve SVR printze!

Blessings & cure,
Randy

[printze]

I appreciate your support I still am on treatment till next Monday I am optimistic that the remaining have been eradicated by now. I am sure.

[printze]

I appreciate your support I still am on treatment till next Monday I am optimistic that the remaining have been eradicated by now. I am sure.

[printze]

Hit the post button twice, sorry.

[Carlhcv]

I wish you the best in your fight against hep C. Are you saying that you have never reached und yet? If so, that's unusual. Did you only do the 8 weeks and are fighting for 4 more weeks?

[printze]

My 8 weeks finishes Monday my last pill. At 4 weeks I was detected 60 that was three weeks ago.

[Carlhcv]

I really don't know why you are not getting 12 weeks. Maybe don't give up yet. Make your dr really fight for one more bottle. Best wishes either way. I finish my 12 weeks in 9 days. That last pill will be a happy day. Then I wait 3 months for the results!

[patra_]

You said that Gilead was calling the Ins Co (before the 2nd denial).  Does that mean they are involved and you may be getting the extra 4 weeks (free) from them?

I agree with all above comments especially staying positive and the power of prayer, but as I have said before, I also believe in backup and being proactive and taking a few extra meds rather than a few too few!

Hang in there, keep on keeping on!!

Blessings and prayers!

Pat

[AugustineMama]

I was detected at 8 weeks, but am now SVR 24 EOT. Don't give up.

[printze]

We are doing everything we can my nurse is trying with Gilead to get them for free, the rep at Gilead who handles my file got a call from the supervisor at my insurance company and they are reviewing it again. I have both teams working on it there is nothing to do but wait I have till Friday.

[jules2551]

Hang in there Printze Gilead is fighting my insurance company also.  I am sure they will expedite yours since you are already on treatment.  Wishing you the best

jules

[m13m]

  I have been denied and appealing .      Saying I am not sick enough. or they  don't cover it. I have hep c and cirrhosis. Gilead is helping me. Its a battle. You just keep pushing back.   GOOD LUCK

[printze]

That is what we are doing my time is running out I have enough pills till Monday I have to have the drugs by Friday this is so stressful

[patra_]

Prayers and keep the faith!  It will work out, one way or another.

Blessings and a big <<<>>>

Pat

[patra_]

that thing in parentheses was supposed to day virtual hug, as we cannot give real hugs, long distance! : -)

[printze]

Appreciate all your warm wishes I only have 2 more days for a decision praying they reconsider and I get the call it was approved and the drugs are on their way. Will keep you posted.