I recieved a call yesterday from NC Senator Hagans office in Washington, DC. I was pleasantly surprised. I had written her with my concern of Aqu therapies not being covered by most insurance plans. Her Aide that I spoke to said I was the first to let them know of this problem. I explained how its imperative to daily function and quality of life for RA patients. That research from Johns Hopkins and Mayo clinic have supported this too. My insurance BCBS of NC, reply is it has to be proven a medical need and not a convenience.... i'm sure my RD will be P***ed off. She says I need it and even writing a perscription for it, it's all in verbage I guess, but she will probably call them ..... Any ways I was told that this issue isn't on the table at the moment for legislation. I asked if someone could put it out there for discussion. She said she wouls pass it on to Senator Hagan for further discussion. I am asking that all people to write their state reps and ask for Aqua Therapies to be covered, and to be considered DME. Thank you