Originally Posted by
CaptYoda
In the end you have to decide if it's worth it. My FAA medicals are no longer $100-150 every six months.
Is there ever a point where the FAA would be satisfied that a person is stable? It's sounding like even if they issue you the SI (even though they may not want to) they can still force you out due to the high medical cost of the recurring screenings (maybe I'm being pessimistic). That's a little disappointing to hear, but I will have to wait and see what the consultation lays out.
I've been fortunate to have a large portion of my mental health care covered by my previous insurance...now that I am on my employer's plan, I hope that doesn't change.