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375K, would insurance cover that?
by lawlessone 9y ago
375K, would insurance cover that?
- refurb 9y agoYes, although your doctor might have to jump through some hoops to make it clear you're a good candidate for it.
- lloyd-christmas 9y agoInsurance covers it most of the time. That's not typically the issue. Doctors themselves (not any of their employees) need to call the insurance company and get it approved. You know when you call your ISP and get put on hold for 30 minutes? It's exactly that. On the other side are people, frequently with no medical knowledge, that are there to do nothing more than waste your time for a bit before you ask for their manager. How are you supposed to treat all your patients when you spend 3 hours on the phone for one of them?
- RcouF1uZ4gsC 9y agoThe cost is actually inline with what would be expected from a cancer cure. The NHS uses 20000 - 30000 pounds/quality adjusted life year https://www.nice.org.uk/advice/lgb10/chapter/judging-the-cost-effectiveness-of-public-health-activities https://www.nice.org.uk/advice/lgb10/chapter/judging-the-cos... which would be about $40,000/quality adjusted life year. If this drug provides on average 10 quality years of life, then this would fall under the guidelines as cost effective.
- copperx 9y agoThat's a drop in the bucket, and if the treatment results in cure, it pays for itself in a few months. Targeted chemotherapy pills are about $20k/month. It's financially smart for insurers to cover the treatment.