Category: Ezra

Several of our faithful readers and friends have asked for an update. We are currently appealing the decision of our insurance provider. Ezra was actually declined for no diagnosis. Yes that is correct, NO DIAGNOSIS. We are appealing this decision because in our minds it is ludicrous. I am sure lots of babies are born every day with an undiagnosed health condition and their insurance picks them up no problem. In our minds he is being discriminated against because of potential health issues. He has tested negative twice for the medical issue they are assuming he has.  Ezra and I are going in today to have more blood drawn to see if the elevated levels last time have gone down or to see if something else could be the cause.  Please pray for the results.

We also learned that the state of Arizona has a law that requires children adopted or born be covered automatically for 31 days.  We asked our provider why we were not given the 31 days and they told us they weren’t sure if it applied to us and would give us a decision in 30 days.  We contacted the state insurance commissioner’s office and they couldn’t tell us much over the phone and they are currently running 6-9 months out for processing claims.  I am assuming we will hear back from them in 9-12 months.  Hopefully given the law we will at least be reimbursed for the money we have already paid to have them initially visit the doctor.

That’s all I can share for now.  Thanks to everyone for your words of encouragement and your prayers.  We are truly thankful to have such a wonderful, supportive community.

Let’s end this boring post with a cute pic!

Ezra sleeping in his exersaucer

Before we left for Ethiopia I had sent off the application to add the boys to our health insurance.  Given that they are dependents I figured they would be added or at the worst a pre-existing condition might be excluded for a year.  Upon return we learned our health insurance provider wanted more info, so we paid out of pocket to get the necessary doctor appointments and blood test run.  Ezra’s test came back and there was one health concern, but I showed the blood test to an international pediatrician and she said she sees this a lot in international adoptions, so I was not concerned.  Much to our surprise our insurance is denying him coverage completely.

I am blogging this to ask for help, for prayers, for advice.  Has anyone had a similar issue?  How did you fight your battle?  Did you win or lose?  (We are on an individual plan because we are self-employed.)  If you do not want to share your story in the comments section, please email me directly.