I just heard that Medicare has approved my application for a power chair. I have been trying since May, 2017. I do not know what was not included but I have my fingers crossed so I guess I just have to wait. I hope I get the elevating feature. Rose
On Fri, Dec 29, 2017 at 6:44 PM, Lori Michaelson <lorilivin...@gmail.com> wrote: > Bobbie... > > Thank you SO much for sharing that information! > > Am afraid we all have to go through the rigamo to simply get a part for > our chairs when these parts are really very inexpensive and do not take > that long to get (if done right) yet we have to have a prescription to have > it done and go through what you went through and then still have to pay out > of pocket if it isn't covered by any insurance. I remember wanting to get a > more comfortable backing when I was living in Pennsylvania after my > husband's passing and a guy came out several times but they just couldn't > find anything that was comfortable for me and my scoliosis and back pain. > It should have been addressed when the chair was ordered and delivered in > September of 2011 but it didn't happen. Then my husband died and my life > took a turn that I never expected so quickly. > > You wouldn't believe what I had to go through last year just to get new > tires. > > Thanks again!!! > > ~Lori > > On Fri, Dec 29, 2017 at 2:31 PM, Bobbie Humphreys < > bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Johnny & Lorie, >> I couldn't stand the pain from my scoliosis anymore and >> had heard of other quads getting a molded back and LOVING it. 4 years ago, >> when I got my new chair, I going to get fitted for one but I was tired of >> being manipulated so I declined. >> >> In August 2017 I went to see my GP I asked him for an Rx for a molded >> back for my chair and told him it was because of my scoliosis. >> >> With Rx in hand I called my wheelchair vender and asked if I could make >> an appointment for a molded back August 24th I went to Kessler, where my >> venter works out of, and was assessed and approved? It wasn't till November >> 21st that I could get a "fitting" for the molded back. There was an early >> appointment but the molded back Machine broke. >> >> Both appointments were 2 hours long and went by very quickly. >> I asked how long till I got the back and they said " ... actually it >> takes longer for insurance approval than for it to be made." I opted to by >> pass the insurance and pay out-of-pocket which is $1,500 because I wanted >> it as soon as possible. >> I believe in would have gotten if it wasn't December. So no I wait. >> Bobbie >> >> "Be the change you want to see in the world". Gandhi >> >> On Dec 28, 2017, at 3:05 PM, Lori Michaelson <lorilivin...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> Hi Bobbie, >> >> I think my PT and OT should have molded my wheelchair back in September >> of 2011 but they didn't. I wasn't having as severe of a problem with my >> scoliosis as I am now after what I have been through for the last year so, >> like Johnny, I was wondering how you were able to get that done? >> >> I have to work through Numotion since they are who I got my chair from >> and any updates or anything has to go through them for Medicare to pay for >> it. Since I do not have a secondary insurance and I am not on Medicaid I >> have to pay the 20%. They, of course, want me to get any new chair but my >> chair is doing fine and my out-of-pocket expense for this chair was $7000 >> since we purchased the elevating feature back then. >> >> Thanks in advance! ~Lori >> >> On Wed, Dec 27, 2017 at 11:41 PM, Johnny Cammon <quadjkin...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Hi Bobbie, >>> thank you for the response. I'm doing okay pretty much, and all is well >>> with me. I'm glad to hear that you are doing well too. That's always a good >>> thing I would say. That's great about correcting your back for your pain. I >>> did not know they could do that. Good luck with that, and keep me posted. >>> Also have a good new year. Talk later brother. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Dec 26, 2017 at 2:59 PM, Bobbie Humphreys < >>> bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> ~~~~~~~~~~Writing off list ~~~~~~~~~~~~ >>>> >>>> Hi Johnny, >>>> I hope things are good with you, I'm doing pretty good. >>>> I'm getting molded back for my chair to correct my scoliosis and in turn >>>> reduce the pain in my back. Otherwise, I'm doing pretty well for 44 post. >>>> How are you doing? >>>> Bobbie >>>> >>>> "Be the change you want to see in the world". Gandhi >>>> >>>> > On Dec 25, 2017, at 11:29 PM, Johnny Cammon <quadjkin...@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> > >>>> > I hope everybody is enjoying their Christmas!! >>>> > >>>> > -- >>>> > Life not hard!!! >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Life not hard!!! >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> "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 >
