Hello to all members.  My name is Christine and my daughter, Audrey, was born on April 24, 2005 at 25 weeks.  She spent 97 days in the NICU and is doing incredibly well.  She was only on the ventilator for 10 days and is just about walking.  (Her corrected date of birth is August 6.)  She received the synergis shots last year without any problem however, at her 15 month check up her pediatrician indicated that she would probably be denied since she is healthy.  I know I should be happy that she is healthy, has had no respiratory issues or chronic lung disease but I feel that she should be entitled to the shot for at least one more year to be on the safe side.  

 

Is there anyone out there who has run into this problem who could offer some suggestions or advice on how to proceed with the insurance company to get the approval for the shots?  My pediatrician is going to try to get her approved but he is not very encouraging. 

 

Thanks.