I had not gotten a hospital bed fro my insurance company, Medicaid, since the 1970s This year I requested a fully electric bed and was completely denied. I just hope that insurance companies don't start denying electric CHAIRS!!! Bobbie
Smile Everyday > On Aug 1, 2016, at 4:56 PM, Lori Michaelson <[email protected]> wrote: > > Yeah Eric I found out six months ago (when moving from PA back to Arizona, > and wanting to bring my old fully electric bed with me but not having it fit > in the U-Haul and wanting Medicare to purchase me a new, fully electric > hospital bed) that Medicare will now not pay for a fully electric bed, but > only a semi-electric bed. I don't know when that started (Medicare cutbacks > with fully adjustable hospital beds) , but it was a surprise to me. > > That sucks because my caregivers need the height adjustment for their backs > and for other reasons (transferring to and from the bed to the chair, etc.). > Fortunately, I was able to find a lady who is selling new fully electric beds > for only $200 so I took that opportunity to purchase one since my old > hospital bed was older than 20 years old but still working and chugging along. > > ~Lori > >> On Mon, Aug 1, 2016 at 3:26 PM, Eric Olson <[email protected]> wrote: >> My bed is 20 years old and on it's last legs but all Medicare pays for is a >> crappy semi-electric thing. That would be a downgrade to my current bed. >> >>> On 7/31/2016 2:56 PM, Bobbie Humphreys wrote: >>> I got a band new Hill Rom hospital bed AND a Hill Rom hi tec alternating >>> pressure mattress, the VERY best they have just this year. >>> I've been having sores on my butt for 25 years or more. >>> I've been in bed since Christmas and my wound is healed ... almost. >>> But, I got 2 different sores since I've been in bed turning and on the >>> supper duper mattress. >>> I'm sooooo ready to just get up and live. But I'm talking about getting up >>> 3 days a week for just 7-8 hours per day. >>> Bobbie >>> >>> Smile Everyday >>> >>> On Jul 30, 2016, at 10:03 PM, [email protected] wrote: >>> >>>> With pressure sores...you have to keep off it. Yes, stay in bed 24/7. I >>>> have been there, done that. It took 6 months to clear. I use a Roho and >>>> am pressure sore free now. >>>> Have someone check your bottom often. I used to have to go to the wound >>>> center every week until it cleared.For 6 months the only time I was off my >>>> butt was the day I went to the wound center. Never want to do that again. >>>> Rose >>>> >>>> In a message dated 7/30/2016 9:17:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, >>>> [email protected] writes: >>>> I have had a pressure sore on my bottom for over ten years now. It refuses >>>> to heal. I got it during a hospital stay for an infection. I got a roho >>>> shortly thereafter. It healed other sores but not this one. I thought I >>>> would give this one a try. >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>> From: <[email protected]> >>>> Date: Saturday, July 30, 2016 >>>> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question >>>> To: [email protected] >>>> >>>> >>>> Is your current Roho not working? I have used a Roho for more than 30 >>>> years and would be afraid to go to something else and possibly get a >>>> pressure sore. Rose >>>> >>>> In a message dated 7/29/2016 9:42:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, >>>> [email protected] writes: >>>> Hey guys. I am trying to get a new chair and cushion. My advisor wants me >>>> to get a new style cushion by Ride Designs. Any of you familiar with it? >>>> Take a look at ridedesigns.com and tell me what you think. I value your >>>> opinion. I currently use a roho. Thanks, Larry WILLIS >>>> >>>> Larry Willis >>>> Retired and proud of it >>>> >>>> >>>> Begin forwarded message: >>>> >>>>> Resent-From: [email protected] >>>>> From: Bobbie Humphreys <[email protected]> >>>>> Date: July 27, 2016 at 2:39:21 PM EDT >>>>> To: [email protected] >>>>> Subject: [QUAD-L] Pens? >>>>> I wanted to ask what kind of pens dose everybody use to write with? >>>>> I'm looking for a retractable pen that I don't need to apply much or any >>>>> pressure. >>>>> Bobbie >>>>> >>>>> Smile Everyday >>>> = >> >> >> >> >> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. >> www.avast.com >> > > > > -- > "Petting, scratching and cuddling a dog could be soothing to the mind and > heart and deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer." ~Dean > Koontz
