Bobbie... How then were you able to get the Hill Rom bed this year? Ordered by a wound care physician?
Also, has anyone been denied rehab power wheelchair adaptations since July 1 when we were notified here on the quad list that Medicare and Medicaid were going to stop paying for those? On Mon, Aug 1, 2016 at 5:12 PM, Bobbie Humphreys <[email protected] > wrote: > 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 >> >> = >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> [image: Avast logo] <https://www.avast.com/antivirus> >> >> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. >> www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/antivirus> >> >> > > > -- > "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 > > -- "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
