Protect access to Stellate Ganglion Blocks and Peripheral Nerve Blocks in the US

Hi everyone, I wanted to share this information I found on Solve ME's website: https://solvecfs.org/speak-up-to-protect-access-to-an-emerging-me-cfs-treatment/

Medicare contractors have proposed eliminating coverage for nerve blocks and related procedures, including stellate ganglion blocks. If these blanket denials are approved, it is likely that private insurers will also follow suit.

These nerve blocks are emerging treatments for long covid, ME, dysautonomia, etc. For me personally, I rely on stellate ganglion blocks to remain functional, including controlling my dysautonomia symptoms.

If you have the energy, please submit a comment and/or contact your members of Congress to let them know that this proposed blanket denial of coverage should be rejected. I believe the public comment closes on 11/8.

Solve ME's website contains more information, including template messages for patients, caregivers, allies, and clinicians.

Thank you!