Do you feel nickel and dimed by your RE

tdoyen

I have been very satisfied with my level of care, but I do feel like they nickel and dime me sometimes.  I paid for a multi-cycle package so I had one flat fee that covered all of my IVF treatments.  Today, I went in for beta #2 and they charged me a $30 co-pay.  When I protested they told me that beta #1 was included in flat fee, but not #2 and #3.  What the heck is that about?  Don't I need #2 and #3 to determine how well the treatment worked?  I am so annoyed about that.

winofairy

I definitely felt this way when we were doing our IUI's.  (((HUGS)))

rjade9

That sucks! Good luck on your beta today in dying for the phone call!

tdoyen

rjade9:

That sucks! Good luck on your beta today in dying for the phone call!

Good luck to you too.  Where are you posting your number?  I am more nervous today than I was for beta #1.  I'm a worrier though and this is my first time ever, ever being even a tiny bit pregnant so I'm on pins and needles that all is well in there.

delino

Once pregnancy is confirmed, the IVF portion of your care is over.  Atleast that's what my paperwork says.

LuvWIfootball

Mine said I'd have to pay for the one and only u/s at 7 wks or I could have it done by an OB. Part of me thinks they should have this included, since it's a way for them to know if the tx was successful and if it would be multiples.  I'm sure we'll pay to have it done with them (if we get that far) rather than wait another week or two for an OB to do it.  It is frustrating to pay so much money and then have them give you bills for things that seems rather trivial.  Prior to my hysteroscopy, I had to pay $28 for a pregnancy test.  Um, if they read our chart, they'd see that it's impossible for me to get pregnant by DH.  I was mad and a little insulted to have to do the test and pay for it.  But it's all part of the lovely experience that is IF.

rjade9

tdoyen:

rjade9:

That sucks! Good luck on your beta today in dying for the phone call!

Good luck to you too.  Where are you posting your number?  I am more nervous today than I was for beta #1.  I'm a worrier though and this is my first time ever, ever being even a tiny bit pregnant so I'm on pins and needles that all is well in there.

I just got it and it's good!  I'll be posting it in a little bit over on PAIF and intro-ing there, fx for a great number for you!

Ccjones85

I sometimes feel that way but I guess that's what happens when you are OOP. I do feel like that always make sure i know what I am going to owe before hand.. for example my IVF package covers 2 betas. GL!! 

peanut126

it feels that way sometimes.

maggie2324

My IVF financial advisor was very clear that once you're pregnant, nothing is covered by the IVF payment anymore. Everything at that point goes through insurance, so yes, copays apply.

If they were going to include the 2nd beta, they would add $ to the package price. Since not everyone needs a 2nd beta, and insurance often covers that, it doesn't make sense to include it. I would gladly pay for a 2nd beta without complaint if I needed one.