Lipedema Insured is about getting better healthcare for this chronic illness.
Hi, Lipedema Community!
Thank you for being a reader. It means so much to me that you make space for the information I share about Lipedema. Your time and attention are not something I take lightly, and I am grateful for having you here!
When I found out I had Lipedema, I was stunned, relieved, and angry all at the same time.
I was stunned because, in my entire nursing career, I’d never heard of this very common disorder.
I was relieved because I finally found that my out-of-control body issues were not my fault or from being lazy or undisciplined. My increasing weight, fatigue, and pain were from an actual medical condition.
And…I was angry because I saw that getting medical treatment for Lipedema was spendy and not typically covered under medical insurance.
As I dug deeper, I found that many women had similar issues. I saw how they were mistreated or not treated at all and how insurance denied much-needed lipo surgery.
As I went through the journey of getting correctly diagnosed, starting conservative care, and getting myself preauthorized through my medical insurance, I witnessed first-hand how difficult getting treatment was for Lipedema. I know how the medical and insurance systems work against patients. I can imagine how terrifying it is to face this alone without support.
With my personal experience as a Lipedema patient and my career as an insurance specialist, I found I could help women needing diagnosis, treatment, and surgery.
I’ve turned all of my attention toward helping women with Lipedema. That’s how I started this newsletter. I started connecting with other women who desperately needed help. Since I’ve always been a patient advocate, I started making myself available to others, showing how to obtain care and surgery through the medical and insurance industry: my specialties!
This has been very successful so far! I have a lot of information for other women. My lofty goals are to expand awareness of Lipedema to a national level and improve access to insurance reimbursement for treatment, especially surgery.
This work is a (non-paid) full-time job on its own. I’m passionate about this and give all I have to it. I ask you to support my work by becoming a paid subscriber to Lipedema Insured. This helps me to continue to spread the word about Lipedema. Thank you!
As I delve deeper into Lipedema, I have started consulting with women. I provide initial consults, assistance with diagnosis, help with conservative care and professional consulting for surgical preauthorization. As I develop this more, I will keep you updated.
The Road to Preauthorization
There are very few options to get approved for liposuction surgery for Lipedema. The ones out there keep you in the dark and dependent on them, leaving you feeling unsupported and frustrated. They upcharge you for services that should already be part of a package deal.
As an RN case manager, I’ve worked in medical insurance for 15+ years. As a woman with Lipedema, I got myself approved for my surgeries from my medical insurance. I did this solo because I know the system. And I want to help you do the same.
What is it like to work with me?
I am straightforward and transparent with you through every step you take in your Lipedema care and the insurance preapproval process. I know how to ask the right questions, find the right contacts, and what to do when you have inevitable setbacks. Unlike other services, I will guide and empower you to work with your insurance through your preauthorization process.
How does this subscription thing work anyway?
As I expand my services, you’ll also have access to chats, a feature here to talk with other women. We tackle the issues of getting treatment from medical experts who work with Lipedema patients. You’ll be part of a community that focuses on healing and improving your quality of life.
This subscription is more than a newsletter; it’s professional guidance to get you the care you need and deserve.
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Your free subscription will give you neat tips and tricks to manage your conservative therapy. I will share how to recognize Lipedema, how to get diagnosed, and the best ways to find resources to manage your inflammation and slow your disease progression. And, of course, I’ll write about getting surgery and how to navigate through your insurance plan.
My writings are informative and educational and show you how to advocate for yourself.
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Be part of a community of Lipedema women who talk about Lipedema diagnosis, conservative treatment, resources, and how to get insurance approval for liposuction surgery.
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