Have YOU consider a written appeal to your insurance. Best Wishes In a message dated 1/19/2017 8:39:32 P.M. Central Standard Time, g...@eskimo.com writes:
I was at St. Joseph's wheelchair clinic, with a dealer rep. They said Medicare wont cover seat raisers anymore for any reason. Even with a docs orders. We are going to write it up and hope. I'll try appealing. Have to at least try. Greg > A medical doctor that specializes in rehab medicine, can order such > based on your medical needs. Best Wishes > > In a message dated 1/19/2017 7:07:42 P.M. Central Standard Time, > g...@eskimo.com writes: > >> >> Had an appointment >> yesterday, getting fit for a new chair. They said my AARP >> Medicare Replacement does not cover seat elevators or bigger >> motors. I understand not covering faster motors, but I need the >> seat raised to get transfered. It costs like $2,500-$3,000 to add >> it. Same for bigger motors. Thats $5-6,000, just for that. Plus >> 20% Ouch... Greg
