We need your help. We were informed yesterday that Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New Jersey has denied future coverage for Kerrie at Kessler and is forcing her to be discharged to a sub-acute facility (they asked that she be discharged by 8/7).
One might think that this is a positive step in recovery, but in Kerrie’s case this would mean less intensive overall care, and less of a focus on brain recovery. Her doctors believe that Kessler is the best place for her at this time and are appealing Horizon’s decision. We will learn today if the appeal is successful and we are hopeful that she will at least be able to stay at Kessler until next week.
Help Needed
- Does anyone have contacts at Horizon who may assist us in our plea to continue getting the best care for Kerrie. Also, we welcome any information which may be helpful in the area of medical authorization appeals
- Does anyone have contacts at sub-acute facilities in Bergen county (or northern NJ)? We have researched facilities and want to ensure that we find the right one for Kerrie. One of the preferred facilities is the JFK Medical Center in Edison, NJ so if anyone has contacts there please let us know.
- We have been reaching out to research institutions and hospitals to see if any may be interested in Kerrie’s case. If you have contacts at research institutions, hospitals or pharmaceutical companies please let us know.
Please send an email to infoforkerrie@yahoo.com if you can assist with any of the above.
We truly appreciate all of you for your continued support, and we hope that there is more help out there….
Sincerely,
The Prettitore, Moore and Matteo Families