Monday, December 17, 2007

Merry Christmas

Insurance won't cover my pump.

$2,180 up front, and $281 per month after that.

Oh well, it was a nice idea.

I can't even afford a new mattress for Christmas.

Tra-la

10 comments so far. What are your thoughts?

Jackie M. said...

Yeah, did they give a reason? Like the technology isn't sufficiently tested, or they think you can accomplish the same thing with pens and testing (hahaha)?

Kameron Hurley said...

The company that provides it does not have an "in network" contract with them. I have a $4400 "out of network" deductible.

Greg van Eekhout said...

Enh, hit a RadioShack and an aquarium shop and I'm sure you could cadge one together yourself. There's probably plans for sale in the back of Popular Mechanics.

Kameron Hurley said...

Nah, the whole point was to get that hip, slick, bluetooth talkin' omnipod, man.

I could build my own with retrofitted needles and acquarium pump tubes, but what's the fun in that! I don't want to be a cyborg, I want to be a hipster! :)

Greg van Eekhout said...

Someone needs to read more Make Magazine if someone really wants to be cool, is all I'm saying.

Hannah said...

Oh, hell.

Jackie M. said...

Greg, that's the kind of cool that gets you beaten up at the playground.

Greg van Eekhout said...

"Bring it! My blood sugar is 103!"

Kameron Hurley said...

Dude, if I'm going to get in a fight, my blood sugar better be at least 130. Unless it's a really quick fight.

I'm just sayin': efficient dorkiness would get me my ass kicked EVEN MORE.... heh heh

Bad Decision Maker said...

that sucks! did you try appealing the decision with a letter from your doc? or another pump company (i know you were set on the omnipod... but other pumps are really helpful too!)