Sadly, over the last decade there has been a fundamental change in
this country. We have changed from the country that gave us civil
rights, Medicare, Medicaid to a country that gives us drones and
endless wars. We have gone from a country that fostered hope to one
that fosters fear. Out of fear, comes acquiescent. It is so sad.
Dan
At 05:44 PM 2/7/2012, [email protected] said something that elicited
my response:
Dan, I understand. Perhaps, not enough but I understand. I hope
you have appealed and re appealed. Will the provider work with you
... on you paying the difference? Doctor's order for the right
equipment is also important. And yes I realize the crazy logic
behind CMS policy of the chair being used for indoor use only.
I wished that I could change that policy.
Best Wishes
In a message dated 2/7/2012 4:23:00 P.M. Central Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:
It would be nice if it was that easy to access qualified therapists.
11 years ago when I got a new chair I had a team of excellent
therapists fit me to the chair. They made sure all the adaptations
and adjustments were made. However, things have drastically changed
over the past 10 years. Medicare who is my primary payer has cut
back tremendously on what it will cover. I'm trying to buy a new
chair which is exactly the same make and model of my previous chair
which Medicare covered. This time Medicare will not pay for it as it
is now considered a high end chair. A high-end chair is one that is
built well enough to use inside as well as outside without breaking
down. Not only do they not cover the chair, but my excellent staff
that fitted me to my last chair the longer accepts Medicare because
they have reduced their reimbursement to such an extent. So, what's
a person to do? Dan
At 04:23 PM 2/7/2012, [email protected] said something that
elicited my response:
Greetings Glen,
I would ask that you consider a seating and positioning evaluation
to correct the seat and position issues. Occupational Therapist
with certification in Positioning are used with Techs to achieve
the best position. Sometimes its the seat. With others its the
upper AB supports. Poorly fitted equipment and accessories can
cause damage to your injury with rubbing and skin breakdown too.
Some posture can be controlled but not cured, depending on various
needs and requirements.
Best Wishes
In a message dated 2/7/2012 12:05:30 P.M. Central Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:
Hello all,
Does anyone use foam or other means to correct bad posture when setting?
My posture when sitting is very very poor and I lean badly to the right.
I can start sitting fairly decent, but during the day my hip
migrates to the left
and my posture gets even worse.
Would like to hear any ideas.
Glenn Henry
" You are not enclosed within your bodies; nor confined to houses
and fields. That which is you dwells above the mountain and roves
with the wind."
Kahlil Gibran
" You are not enclosed within your bodies; nor confined to houses and
fields. That which is you dwells above the mountain and roves with the wind."
Kahlil Gibran
