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Musings.

4/29/2011

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I like how people always use the word "musings" in their blog posts.  It makes even the most mundane blog posts seem like they might be profound.  I won't pretend that anything I say is too profound, though, because I know it's not true.  =)

Anyhow -- I haven't had much to say this week.  It has been a slow week, at least in topics you all might be interested in hearing about.  They can't all be winning weeks (or blog posts), unless you're Charlie Sheen. 

On Wednesday, I spent most of my day trying to organize paperwork and computer files that would help make things easier for my clients who are going to file for reimbursement from their insurance companies.  I'll admit, it wasn't an exciting day, and I think I gave myself a blood clot from sitting at the kitchen table typing all day, but most of it is done.... and hopefully that means it is an easier process down the road for the next person who asks.

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to meet up with a past client (and now friend) and her little one born a month ago.  While I was there, the baby fell asleep on my shoulder like a little love.  Awwww....  Maybe if you guys keep having babies and asking me to support you I will never, ever have to feel like I miss having babies of my own.  That's a much better plan than me adding to the horde of Hendersons, I think.

This morning I received a call from a woman referred to me by a hospital-based midwife I have worked with a couple times this past month.  Whether I am a good fit for this family or no, it is really heartwarming whenever anyone refers anyone to me.  Not a bad way to kick off a long weekend, if I do say so myself. 

Plus, I got real coffee twice (L.A. Cafe and Starbucks!  Sweet!) and movie theater popcorn yesterday, so that always makes me a happy Jen.
 
Enough musings for now.  What are *you* musing over on this sunny Friday?
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Reimbursement from Insurance Companies

9/1/2010

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Just a quick note to let you all know that I have submitted for (and have obtained) an NPI number, or National Provider Identification number,  This is significant to my potential doula clients because it means that they may be able to submit to their insurance companies for some sort of reimbursement of my doula fees.  There is no guarantee that insurance companies will reimburse for doula services, nor do I have any idea how much any of the insurance companies will reimburse if they are on board.  My best advice is to give your insurance company a call and see what their side of the story is--and document everything (name of the person you spoke with, information they gave, their extension or badge number, time and date you called, etc.).  I will help in whatever way I can, but obviously the final say is with the insurance company.  My personal practice will be to collect my fees as normal, and any reimbursement from the insurance company would be yours.

The possibility of insurance reimbursement is awesome, don't you think?
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