Source: Aetna's Clinical Policy Bulletin for CFS
http://www.aetna.com/cpb/medical/data/300_399/0369.html
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If you look at Aetna's policy on "CFS" (the deem it synonymous with ME by the way) NOTHING is considered appropriate treatment for said CFS. The list of what they don't cover in terms of testing and treatment is frighteningly specific.
ReplyDeleteI do not understand why this is not included...
ReplyDeleteYeah i also hear about this health insurance company.
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