1. I went to a pain clinic for steroid injection in my back but the doctor wanted an MRI first. Insurance says no MRI since there was one done about 2 years prior. Doctor filed appeal but still no and then he wouldn’t do injection because there was no MRI.
2. My husband has several bad discs and severe spinal compression. Doctor said insurance company won’t authorize until he gets physical therapy and a steroid injection, although the doctor said it won’t help. 5 months later we’re waiting to see the doctor to get papers filed for prior authorization to get a surgery, which everyone knew was needed originally. In the meantime, he can’t work and we are paying COBRA insurance.