Posted by Mike Akins on April 07, 2004 at 20:22:33:
The following e-mail is making it's rounds. I do not believe these claims are true. Mike
A United States Court has ruled in favor of an insurance claimant.
„h Transfer factor is not to be considered an "experimental" since the substance has been used by the medical community for many years, and has been covered by several health insurance carriers.
„h Numerous studies were cited that showed the effectiveness of transfer factor as an immune disorder treatment.
„h Blue Cross Blue Shield among other carriers has reimbursed historically for transfer factor use.
„h Transfer factor is covered under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act.
„h A Medicare carrier is responsible to reimburse to the extent of the claim (i.e. 80% if an 80/20 plan minus an unmet deductible, if any).
Cited case
565-36-34896A - (HIC)
000-99-0053 - Docket Number
April 25, 1989 - Date of Judge Stanley S. Sadur's Ruling
Administrative Law Judge Office of Hearings and Appeals
24th Floor
100 Van Hess Ave.
San Francisco CA 94102
Department of Health & Human Services
Social Security Administration
Office of Hearings & Appeals
Marna Slocam (Claimant/Beneficiary)
vs.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (Carrier/Intermediary)
Amount of Claim - $1400.00
We have reports of three other cases where clients were reimbursed by their insurance companies (in accordance with their 80/20 policies). Each regional office of each company will be different. You will probably have to educate your insurance company yourself. Use any information on this site to help . You may also need something from your doctor.