Presently I got my last wheelchair from my Blue Cross Blue Shield as my stepmother is still full-time employee and I am a dependent on her insurance, because of that. I previously was just covered by my father's insurance, which was through his school district, which changed every year often did not even cover DME. A state representative help me get on my stepmother's Blue Cross Blue Shield. Mine was done the same way, but I still have to go to a OT to be evaluated. Last time which was almost 4 years ago , I did not have to go to my rehab doctor. It sounds like I would have to now. My DME told me that the cost of repairs has to be the price of the wheelchair. I have a Permobile. They believe it is going to be a long time. Does anyone have experience with this? Is this correct. I really love my chair as it is very comfortable. I use a Roho high profile. I wish they have automatic way to check the air inflation of the chair at all times. I thought someone had posted a site for such a device sometime ago. Every time I ask, no one responds. I got most of my sores, from not knowing the cushion was flat. Dana In a message dated 10/27/2007 4:05:05 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
You guys make me glad I have private insurance. But my DME had to have a letter from my doctor before they would even look at the chair to order 2 new legs on my 17 month old chair. I don't think my doc even knows what kind of chair I have. That was the DME's idea not my insurance company. KK Remember: life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes... ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
