tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807508214008268832.comments2023-05-20T11:15:22.409-04:00From Beginning to Forever - Finding ChiannaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06772166395449341678noreply@blogger.comBlogger450125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807508214008268832.post-50192845449486247432013-02-04T20:48:27.267-05:002013-02-04T20:48:27.267-05:00Awwww! How Awsome! Congratulations Chianna for win...Awwww! How Awsome! Congratulations Chianna for winning Student of the Month!!!<br />We are proud of her too! <br />She is so funny and so beautiful that it about knocks ya over!<br />Big hugs to you all! oxoxox<br />Love,Bren, Mae Li and MarkBrendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11934892098752176274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807508214008268832.post-31622871206876497852012-06-11T23:15:46.887-04:002012-06-11T23:15:46.887-04:00Thanks so much for your comments, everyone. To add...Thanks so much for your comments, everyone. To address some of the comments, I did file a complaint with the State Insurance Board regarding AETNA. The claim was filed but as far as I know, there was no action taken against them. <br /><br />Chianna does get therapy at school. I didn't mention that in the post because it was already so long, but luckily she does get assistance in school. However - there is a big BUT with school provided therapies, they are provided with the goal to ensure that she has academic success. Often the goals overlap with every day life, however they concentrate on academic goals, so her PT has to do with navigating the school safely, her OT has to do with writing, cutting, gluing, and currently how to carry her lunch tray on her own. I am thankful for the therapy she gets, but it is not the same thing. Hard to explain, it's just not.<br /><br />We thank everyone for the support and encourage you to share our story.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06772166395449341678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807508214008268832.post-42874090469138541722012-05-30T16:00:18.922-04:002012-05-30T16:00:18.922-04:00I can relate. My son with CP was adopted through ...I can relate. My son with CP was adopted through the state of Texas and that is how he has his medicaid, but it still doesn't deal with the fact that many doctors won't take medicaid, and many things are not covered, like hippotherapy. . There's no way to keep up with the expsenses for those who aren't on medicaid- so I am not complaining! the kids who don't have medicaid are only getting therapy at the public school district in many cases. Have you looked into that? It isn't much, only once a week, but it's better than nothing. Also, the best thing I'<br />ve done is get with the social worker at he children's hospital. She was able to get a life installed in my house, and get help for him to have medical supplies delivered to the house. She was (and still is) so helpful.www.halfdozenscrambled.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16171871819787996329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807508214008268832.post-62442105116453008042012-05-27T21:04:28.050-04:002012-05-27T21:04:28.050-04:00Shari,
Thanks for posting. If you can even help on...Shari,<br />Thanks for posting. If you can even help one person know ahead of time what you have learned so painfully, it is worth it.<br />I would definitely contact the FL Insurance Commissioner with a complaint against Aetna and also on the lack of therapists in network for the state plan. Sadly one of the biggest strikes against consumers in our digital age is the lack of a paper trail for all these conversations. So, for anyone else starting down this difficult road, document, document, document. Always know the name of the person you spoke with and follow up in writing. Always. That paper trail could lead to thousands in reimbursements.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13972328899908212341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807508214008268832.post-68753454877572050712012-05-24T16:30:26.015-04:002012-05-24T16:30:26.015-04:00I can't believe this. I really can't. I am...I can't believe this. I really can't. I am so so sorry for al that you have been through. <br />Does the insurance commissioner cover healthcare or only other insurance issues?dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10929152764990722808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807508214008268832.post-4212156290067804142012-05-24T07:57:20.018-04:002012-05-24T07:57:20.018-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Conry Lavishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03374349100185680341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807508214008268832.post-35509645621936477262012-05-23T22:03:34.853-04:002012-05-23T22:03:34.853-04:00Dear Shari, you know how much we understand what y...Dear Shari, you know how much we understand what you are going through, getting therapies approved by AETNA for almost a year and then getting declined after almost a year making us responsible for the full amount was our nightmare! and the fact that the new insurance won't even provide us with PT and Speech because only children with autism qualify is outrageous. NOt that they don't deserve it of course they do just as much as any other child with impediments that would prevent them to grow independently and happy ... So sorry what they've put you through and how much our little Chianna is missing out...this blog was an awesome idea! and be sure that something good will come out of it... IT SUCKS, I agree with Tammie, IT'S TOTALLY INSANE.Heidy, Joey and Madisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18405136075066615858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807508214008268832.post-74363162595344537552012-05-23T18:52:32.745-04:002012-05-23T18:52:32.745-04:00I only hope that someone, somewhere reads this. W...I only hope that someone, somewhere reads this. What you have gone through on Chianna's behalf is insane.Tammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445009162437948172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807508214008268832.post-67866982538352993602012-05-23T11:37:50.597-04:002012-05-23T11:37:50.597-04:00Oy. I can so relate. Kerri's therapies are n...Oy. I can so relate. Kerri's therapies are not covered by insurance. And the separate policy we bought only covers a maximum of $500.00 per year, which we use up within the first three weeks in January. We have spent thousands out of pocket every year getting her the therapies she needs. And she was adopted as a healthy, non special needs child. <br />Good luck...Vivian Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901008350652019275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807508214008268832.post-10616052792142448812012-04-06T07:06:11.152-04:002012-04-06T07:06:11.152-04:00Nice blog......lovely pics!!!!!
the dance video of...Nice blog......lovely pics!!!!!<br />the dance video of Dee Dee is so cute.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.kidsfairyland.com/" rel="nofollow">Kids birthday parties in Broward</a>alicejhonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16798363789827895937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807508214008268832.post-18325868250592018572012-02-12T10:25:01.521-05:002012-02-12T10:25:01.521-05:00I will make sure to never cook for Chianna. I can...I will make sure to never cook for Chianna. I can imagine what she'd tell me!Tammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445009162437948172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807508214008268832.post-11630795518072231342012-01-07T12:46:48.915-05:002012-01-07T12:46:48.915-05:00Whew! She really knows what she wants. G-d help y...Whew! She really knows what she wants. G-d help you when she's old enough to like boys!Tammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445009162437948172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807508214008268832.post-84241992460574493572011-12-24T09:48:07.848-05:002011-12-24T09:48:07.848-05:00Oy! Poor Chianna. Erin had a hard time with the s...Oy! Poor Chianna. Erin had a hard time with the same part of the movie, & she doesn't even believe in Santa! She was worried about her friends who do believe.Tammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445009162437948172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807508214008268832.post-87964601531974093102011-12-24T09:46:23.575-05:002011-12-24T09:46:23.575-05:00I have no problem hearing that come out of Chianna...I have no problem hearing that come out of Chianna's mouth. And I'm ROFLMAO with you.Tammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445009162437948172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807508214008268832.post-14365897828514645812011-12-21T19:36:20.663-05:002011-12-21T19:36:20.663-05:00Can I have a ride in Chianna's One Moose Sleig...Can I have a ride in Chianna's One Moose Sleigh? Pleeeze!!!!Tammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445009162437948172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807508214008268832.post-41734186697384303132011-12-20T09:01:10.119-05:002011-12-20T09:01:10.119-05:00I really love all of the Chiannaisms!I really love all of the Chiannaisms!Tammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445009162437948172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807508214008268832.post-19395344360199939302011-08-12T22:28:27.928-04:002011-08-12T22:28:27.928-04:00It's awful to know that you gave someone $$$ f...It's awful to know that you gave someone $$$ for a service & didn't get what you were sold. I've heard this about Kleen Dry before. Sorry you got cheated.Tammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445009162437948172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807508214008268832.post-22429512245957617212010-08-28T12:41:55.839-04:002010-08-28T12:41:55.839-04:00What a great teacher. You're lucky to have a s...What a great teacher. You're lucky to have a such a gem. I hope this year is wonderful for all of youTracy Antolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03583571620176993457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807508214008268832.post-1336739984986612782010-08-26T21:53:13.964-04:002010-08-26T21:53:13.964-04:00What a great idea! Chianna's teacher sounds li...What a great idea! Chianna's teacher sounds like a winner to me. I can't wait to hear more about her experiences.Tammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445009162437948172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807508214008268832.post-24819417275634876082010-08-26T19:41:43.034-04:002010-08-26T19:41:43.034-04:00We got a similar kit for the DD...so sweet. Congr...We got a similar kit for the DD...so sweet. Congrats to Chianna and to Mommy and Daddy too!Life with JJ, Starr and Spicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08314621220679518722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807508214008268832.post-66908208383460090142010-05-23T16:08:32.288-04:002010-05-23T16:08:32.288-04:00Mighty nice of them to do what they said they woul...Mighty nice of them to do what they said they would.Tammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445009162437948172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807508214008268832.post-47053355083502706322010-04-28T06:20:00.773-04:002010-04-28T06:20:00.773-04:00Don't forget to contact Adoptive Families Maga...Don't forget to contact Adoptive Families Magazine (send them a link to your blog). People magazine. The large media outlets, such a GMA and the Today Show.<br />Aetna's actions - and apparent lack there of - can not be let to 'slip by' while they continue to bully families.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11892129929305147731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807508214008268832.post-55171880707051452062010-04-26T06:35:11.119-04:002010-04-26T06:35:11.119-04:00Unbelievable, and at the same time -- when one con...Unbelievable, and at the same time -- when one considers what you have been through with Aetna -- not surprising.<br />It might be time to contact the media. There is strength in numbers, and I sadly doubt you aren't the only one who Aetna is scr*wing.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11892129929305147731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807508214008268832.post-39181513121716357362010-04-26T03:52:38.989-04:002010-04-26T03:52:38.989-04:00I don't even know how you can keep this all st...I don't even know how you can keep this all straight in your mind Shari! Perhaps it's time for a call to the Insurance Commissioner? AETNA sucks for sure!Tammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445009162437948172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807508214008268832.post-69351156782168923442010-03-20T07:38:25.987-04:002010-03-20T07:38:25.987-04:00I believe my friend that you have found your cause...I believe my friend that you have found your cause. It certainly is a good one.<br /><br />My question is this. How is it that the insurance company can decide that some meds are "not necessary" or that the dosage is too high so they don't cover it. As you know, David is on some amazingly expensive stuff. BC/BS FL decides constantly that his doc must be wrong & has prescribed an incorrect dosage so they'll cover only a portion. Do these doh-dohs have a medical degree? From where?Tammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445009162437948172noreply@blogger.com