Myasthenia Gravis Support Group
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a neuromuscular disease leading to fluctuating muscle weakness and fatiguability. The hallmark of myasthenia gravis is muscle weakness that increases during periods of activity and improves after periods of rest. Although myasthenia gravis may affect any voluntary muscle, muscles that control eye and eyelid movement, facial expression, and...
We are out of network with them.
Thanks
Carly
Thanks
Carly
They have a patient protection program that allows us to only pay 20% of the cost of the test. Looks like we will have to go that route.
Carly
Once Athena receives the lab specimen they will contact the patient to discuss the patient protection program. They will tell you that if you sign the plan, regardless of whether your insurance covers the costs you will only be responsible for 20% or $500.00 (which ever is less).
They will require that payment up front but if your insurance plan covers more than the 20% or $500.00 you will be reimbursed the difference.
This can take a week or more to facilitate the process so don't expect your results back right away. They will have to mail you the PPP agreement, you have to sign it and snail-mail it back with your method of payment. They will process the test once they receive payment and forward the results to your doctor.
I hope this helps. I wish that there were others that did this testing because Athena doesn't have the best costumer service in my experience. Good luck to you and best wishes for getting some answers.
Angie
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