[QUAD-L] Medicare?

2017-07-21 Thread greg
Does anyone have Social Security help covering attendants? I know Medicaid will, but was told when at a VocRehab meeting that I should make an appointment with SS to get help. She was wrong on a few other things, so thought I'd ask.   Thanks, Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare

2017-01-05 Thread Lori Michaelson
The sad part is that once ANY president gets in office he is fully covered for the rest of his life but I wouldn't want his job either! It is my opinion that Hillary is the biggest crook of all crooks and her husband's administration took away, in 1999, all of the home help that I was getting

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare

2017-01-05 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
The people against national health insurance are the people that have great insurance through their employer. They say screw everyone else. We need an across the board national healthcare for everyone, then if you want better or extra coverage buy it. Ron  On Thursday, January 5, 2017

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare

2017-01-05 Thread Danny Hearn
I'm with you GregI wish they could have a National Insurance where all states had coverage and was not so confusing to all, The big Insurance Co. are ran for profit, but I think they could still do well enough even with a National coverage. Dan H** On Thursday, January 5, 2017 6:24

[QUAD-L] Medicare

2017-01-05 Thread greg
There is no perfect insurance option, but I think the best option would simply to have a National Medicare. Then if you want extra, you can buy it.   I never understood those against government insurance that say their reasons are they don't want government making medical decisions. Yet they think

[QUAD-L] Medicare

2015-10-26 Thread greg
Those that have had a Medicare Replacement insurance for awhile, might want to check the new ones. By chance at the store yesterday, they had a lady answering questions. I've had mine for almost 10 years. She showed me the same one I'm on, just a newer Network. All doc co-pays were half, year

[QUAD-L] Medicare cuts on seating and other

2015-10-22 Thread shirley bell
Hi all, just signed this petition on cuts to wheelchair custom needs. Starting in Jan of 2016. Just when I am going for a new chair, worried I am, sigh. here it is. https://petitions.whitehouse.gov//petition/stop-medicare-making-inappropriate-cuts-complex-wheelchair-accessories

[QUAD-L] medicare

2015-05-08 Thread carolyndeandrea
Hi, Does anyone use Medicare's home health careyou are supposed to be homebound..how do they check? Carolyn

Re: [QUAD-L] medicare

2015-05-08 Thread Jim Lubin
I have private duty nurses paid for by Medicaid not Medicare. You are not required to be homebound. I don't know how it is assessed in other states, in Washington it is based on how you score on Personal Care Assessment Key shown here

[QUAD-L] medicare / personal care

2014-02-25 Thread nichole rohling
Department of Human Services in my home state of OK wants to cancel my Medicaid personal care hours I have received for years and wants me to have home health provide those hours through medicare. My home health says medicare will only cover 45 minutes twice a week. Anyone know what medicare

Re: [QUAD-L] medicare / personal care

2014-02-25 Thread jume9999
zoocr...@windstream.net To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 9:11:56 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] medicare / personal care Department of Human Services in my home state of OK wants to cancel my Medicaid personal care hours I have received for years and wants me to have home health

Re: [QUAD-L] medicare / personal care

2014-02-25 Thread wheelchair
Nicki, I would contact your local Center for Independent Living (CIL) with a copy of your new information. You want more people involved on your side. Are you still living in OK? Best Wishes In a message dated 2/25/2014 11:12:36 A.M. Central Standard Time, zoocr...@windstream.net

RE: [QUAD-L] medicare / personal care

2014-02-25 Thread nichole rohling
Yes……Oklahoma Nicki From: wheelch...@aol.com [mailto:wheelch...@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 4:52 PM To: zoocr...@windstream.net; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] medicare / personal care Nicki, I would contact your local Center for Independent Living (CIL

RE: [QUAD-L] medicare / personal care

2014-02-25 Thread nichole rohling
)……..they can cut my hours allowed for cleaning, laundry, etc………but not the personal care hours that are my bath, dressing, grooming………..geez From: jume9...@comcast.net [mailto:jume9...@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 4:18 PM To: nichole rohling; quad-list Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] medicare

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare/Wheelchairs

2011-08-27 Thread Quadius
Arrow Storm with seat elevator. I have to get a Invacare Torque or something cheaper. I have goten Arrow Storms before but not now. Derrick W - Original Message - *From:* Dan d...@unh.edu *To:* quad-list@eskimo.com *Sent:* Tuesday, August 23, 2011 7:15 PM *Subject:* [QUAD-L

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare/Wheelchairs

2011-08-27 Thread Eric W Rudd
hmm...would like me some food elevators...lmao! Eric W Rudd c5sc...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Quadius To: quad-list Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 4:37 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare/Wheelchairs I don't know about all this stuff, but I would think Medicare

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare/Wheelchairs

2011-08-24 Thread Derrick
PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Medicare/Wheelchairs After 11 years, I'm trying to get a new chair. My DME tells me it costs $22,000. This is my second chair of the same make and model. They both lasted 11 years. I know the company is changing electronics which is why I'm getting a new chair

[QUAD-L] Medicare/Wheelchairs

2011-08-23 Thread Dan
After 11 years, I'm trying to get a new chair. My DME tells me it costs $22,000. This is my second chair of the same make and model. They both lasted 11 years. I know the company is changing electronics which is why I'm getting a new chair or at least trying to. I have three insurances.

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare/Wheelchairs

2011-08-23 Thread Danny Hearn
.** From: Dan d...@unh.edu To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tue, August 23, 2011 6:15:29 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Medicare/Wheelchairs After 11 years, I'm trying to get a new chair. My DME tells me it costs $22,000. This is my second chair of the same make and model. They both lasted 11

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare/Wheelchairs

2011-08-23 Thread Eric W Rudd
Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 6:15 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Medicare/Wheelchairs After 11 years, I'm trying to get a new chair. My DME tells me it costs $22,000. This is my second chair of the same make and model. They both lasted 11 years. I know the company is changing electronics which

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare/Wheelchairs

2011-08-23 Thread DAANOO
Subject: [QUAD-L] Medicare/Wheelchairs After 11 years, I'm trying to get a new chair. My DME tells me it costs $22,000. This is my second chair of the same make and model. They both lasted 11 years. I know the company is changing electronics which is why I'm getting a new chair major you were

[QUAD-L] Medicare cover splints or binder?

2010-12-06 Thread greg
Does Medicare cover abdominal binders and or universal cuffs? My old insurance did and my chair dealer/repair shop sold both. They also sold med supplies so I could just call up and order some. I still get my supplies from my new chair dealer/repair shop, but they do not carry these things. So my

[QUAD-L] Medicare / Co Pay

2010-10-21 Thread greg
I finely had someone from my insurance company explain how all this stuff works (if he has it right). Under age 65... You can have Medicare, a Medicare Replacement, or Medicaid. Over 65... You can have Medicare + a secondary or supplemental. But if you are under 65 on Medicare/Replacement, there

[QUAD-L] Medicare / Secondary

2010-10-20 Thread greg
Does anyone who is on Medicare or a Medicare Replacement insurance have a secondary insurance? I can't find one who will take me because of my injury. I think it isn't until 2014 before the law begins when they can't refuse you. Greg

[QUAD-L] Medicare and supplies

2010-02-15 Thread Billy Lang
Can anyone tell me if Medicare covers supplies, and of what type? Leg bags,  cath kits?   Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do! Billy www.langfoundation.org

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare and supplies

2010-02-15 Thread wheelchair
Check with your state's administrator for the details. I believe that a given number of legbags and cath kits per month. This is all based on your MD Orders. Best Wishes In a message dated 2/15/2010 7:23:49 P.M. Central Standard Time, blan...@verizon.net writes: Can anyone tell me

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare and supplies

2010-02-15 Thread Eric W Rudd
i get catheter, leg bag, night bag cath insertion kit pd for or at least mostly pd 4 Eric W Rudd c5sc...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Billy Lang To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 7:17 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Medicare and supplies Can

[QUAD-L] medicare

2010-01-13 Thread Danny Hearn
Hi All,  I got a question---my wife lost her job of 14 years in december-- i had only medicare part A. Now I had to get part b and drug coverage, which is part d since we lost my wifes private insurance coverage. Well i was told a medicare advantage ppo--like i chose with Mercy would be my best

Re: [QUAD-L] medicare sux...

2009-10-14 Thread wheelchair
CMS, who pays for the chair requires the following protocol: Dr's Order for Eval by OT OT evaluation Dr's Order for New Chair with Eval Recommendations Visit to DME with Dr's Order and Eval Report DME, submits the REQ to CMS for Approval with all paperwork Once approved by CMS, the chair is

[QUAD-L] medicare sux...

2009-10-13 Thread Eric W Rudd
wats it take 2 get a chair approved? Eric W Rudd c5sc...@gmail.com

[QUAD-L] Medicare/Medicaid wheelchair issue

2009-03-10 Thread Quadius
An acquaintance of mine sent me this e-mail. Since I am not familiar with Medicare or Medicaid, I thought I would send it to you guys for some advice. I appreciate your help. Quadius My friend Matt Heimbach who has been in long term care for 3 years here in Tampa is moving to Colorado this

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare/Medicaid wheelchair issue

2009-03-10 Thread John S.
of Luck, john From: Quadius quad...@gmail.com To: Quad-liST quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 3:49:28 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Medicare/Medicaid wheelchair issue An acquaintance of mine sent me this e-mail.  Since I am not familiar with Medicare

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare/Medicaid wheelchair issue

2009-03-10 Thread LadyOnWheels725
Contact the State Medicaid office,, not the regional office. When they give you the extension number try durable equipment for your answers. They will be able to see if Medicaid ever bought him a chair and the date it was purchased. If they did buy it,,then it is his. If they didn't he

[QUAD-L] medicare and insurance related questions

2008-09-22 Thread Danny Espinoza
I just got on medicare and am wondering what kind of things it will help me with. I need a reliable power chair since I dont have one. Id really like a new bed. mine only partialy works and leaves little room to cuddle up at night with my girlfriend. Also should I have a SCI doc? Right now

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare Reimbursement

2008-09-10 Thread Debbie Hamilton
% for durable medical equipment. Debbie C4 incomplete/April 2005 --- On Tue, 9/9/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare Reimbursement To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 8

[QUAD-L] Medicare Reimbursement

2008-09-09 Thread Tim Syfert
Has anyone here purchased a peice of durable medical equipment out-of-pocket and gotten reimburseds by Medicare?   Tim

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare Reimbursement

2008-09-09 Thread DAANOO
That is a great question. I have also wanted to know that question? I always wanted to get a half tray but they are really pricey and not covered. Does anyone know, where's you get a larger glass holder that a insulated mug Permobile . I really need a new one. it is great to hear that

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare Reimbursement

2008-09-09 Thread Tim Syfert
PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare Reimbursement To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 1:30 PM That is a great question.  I have also wanted to know that question? I always wanted to get a half tray but they are really pricey and not covered. Does

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare Reimbursement

2008-09-09 Thread wheelchair
Medicare, always wants the 1st right of acceptance or refusal. If you got them to reimburse you after the sale, I gather you'd be the 1st in history. Now ya know the rest of the story. Best Wishes In a message dated 9/9/2008 2:31:01 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare fraud is blatant but is not being stopped

2008-07-03 Thread John S.
] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 8:18:07 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Medicare fraud is blatant but is not being stopped Todd ... here I will get to what I found out is happening more and more AND in one doctor's office in particular (further below my first-hand experience which I

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare fraud is blatant but is not being stopped

2008-07-02 Thread |ANGELIC SHARON|
- Original Message - From: Lori Michaelson To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 8:18 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Medicare fraud is blatant but is not being stopped Dear list, My name is Sharon, I had to respond to Lori's mail on fraud! About 5 years ago I had a roll

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare fraud is blatant but is not being stopped

2008-07-02 Thread Tod E. Santee
: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 6:03 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare fraud is blatant but is not being stopped can sum 1 sum this up? Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare fraud is blatant but is not being stopped

2008-07-02 Thread Eric W Rudd
yep lol thnx Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Tod E. Santee To: Eric W Rudd ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 10:13 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare fraud is blatant but is not being stopped Yep... something's wrong and we

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare fraud is blatant but is not being stopped

2008-07-02 Thread wheelchair
) Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 8:18 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Medicare fraud is blatant but is not being stopped Dear list, My name is Sharon, I had to respond to Lori's mail on fraud! About 5 years ago I had a roll in shower put in my home to assist me in being more independent!!! by a state

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare fraud is blatant but is not being stopped

2008-07-02 Thread Quadius
What gets me is they (the hospitals) exaggerate their bills so they can get at least a modicum of payment from Medicare and other insurance companies. I understand they're trying to cover their costs, but when someone comes in and is trying to pay for their own care because they can't afford

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare fraud is blatant but is not being stopped

2008-07-02 Thread Lori Michaelson
Be fortunate and count your blessings then that your sweet patootie sounds like it is covered 100%. :-) My outpatient stay for bladder-stone removal surgery cost me a little under $500 I think it was. I asked my husband yesterday if he remembered. That is, after all was said and done since the

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare fraud is blatant but is not being stopped

2008-07-02 Thread Lori Michaelson
Subject: [QUAD-L] Medicare fraud is blatant but is not being stopped Todd ... here I will get to what I found out is happening more and more AND in one doctor's office in particular (further below my first-hand experience which I talk about first) regarding Medicare fraud or theft. Same

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare fraud is blatant but is not being stopped

2008-07-01 Thread MikeyBird3
Well, you'll be more flabbergasted to hear that it's the opposite in FL. I spent 8 hours in the ER on a Sunday last month due to a UTI. I saw 2 doctors, had one CT scan, was administered 2 pain meds and 1 antibiotic (100mL Levaquin) by IV. Here is the Medicare statement I received.

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare fraud is blatant but is not being stopped

2008-07-01 Thread Tod E. Santee
Is there a state system like Medicaid or other state-operated federal program that helps cover costs? In AZ there is the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (which is anything but) that substitutes for Medicaid. Many times 70% or so is covered by the state with the remainder going to

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare fraud is blatant but is not being stopped

2008-07-01 Thread MikeyBird3
Yes. I have FL Medicaid, too, but it pays nothing. In a message dated 7/1/2008 12:10:38 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is there a state system like Medicaid or other state-operated federal program that helps cover costs? Bill aka Ding Don't get your knickers

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare fraud is blatant but is not being stopped

2008-07-01 Thread Lori Michaelson
Perhaps I came across wrong somewhere in my previous e-mail but your hospital's itemized list below it that is what I would expect. I spent three hours in the emergency room last August because my home health nurse was not able to get my catheter in. Incompetence. The first time in 28 and half

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare fraud is blatant but is not being stopped

2008-07-01 Thread MikeyBird3
It is still up in the air as Medicaid has not said what they'll pay. A CT scan was justified because of my history of kidney (in the kidney) stones. In a message dated 7/1/2008 4:37:19 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What was the bottom line for you as to how much

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare fraud is blatant but is not being stopped

2008-07-01 Thread Lori Michaelson
I thought I would mention it again that you are not responsible for anything more than what CMS says that you are responsible for. It usually takes quite some time to receive your CMS statement. But if you have other insurance than it is going to be different. Also, Levaquin is one of the more

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare fraud is blatant but is not being stopped

2008-07-01 Thread John S.
- Original Message From: Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 8:18:07 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Medicare fraud is blatant but is not being stopped Todd ... here I will get to what I found out is happening more and more AND in one doctor's office

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare fraud is blatant but is not being stopped

2008-07-01 Thread MikeyBird3
Well, in Florida it's illegal to bill a Medicare or Medicaid recipient for any amount if Medicare or Medicaid paid any amount. Chalk one up for FL. In a message dated 7/1/2008 5:01:36 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I thought I would mention it again that you are

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare fraud is blatant but is not being stopped

2008-07-01 Thread MikeyBird3
In a message dated 7/1/2008 8:03:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Perhaps you mean that they pay 'close to nothing'? I meant NOTHING. If you have Medicare, Medicaid will reimburse 79% of a bill, BUT since Medicare has already paid 80% Medicaid refuses to pay

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare fraud is blatant but is not being stopped

2008-07-01 Thread Eric W Rudd
can sum 1 sum this up? Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[QUAD-L] Medicare Racketeers

2008-06-30 Thread wheelchair
Tod, I hate to say it, but you are most correct. Best Wishes In a message dated 6/29/2008 10:50:39 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Lori, I think we differ a little in blame here. I don't consider it the fault of the Fed. Medicare sets a MAXimum allowable charge.

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare Racketeers

2008-06-30 Thread Quadius
The problem with Medicare not being allowed to negotiate is they are unable to effectively manage health care prices. The federal government can do this efficiently, as evidenced by the VA's ability to get low-cost medication. This law is largely in place because our legislatures are in the

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare Racketeers

2008-06-30 Thread wheelchair
Quadius, that is very true. One of the major manufacturers in the DME industry is running for Congress in his District, in Pennsylvania. Guess who? Best Wishes In a message dated 6/30/2008 2:46:25 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The problem with Medicare not

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare Racketeers

2008-06-30 Thread Quadius
Who On 6/30/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quadius, that is very true. One of the major manufacturers in the DME industry is running for Congress in his District, in Pennsylvania. Guess who? Best Wishes In a message dated 6/30/2008 2:46:25 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare Racketeers

2008-06-30 Thread Lori Michaelson
And I agree with you 100% Quadius. There is no difference between Medicare and the Federal government. Medicare is operated BY THE FEDS while Medicaid is state and county. WITH MediCARE being federal... it is just one big bureaucracy. And anyone who works for the government has their own

[QUAD-L] Medicare Racketeers

2008-06-30 Thread wheelchair
Dan Meuser, President of Pride Mobility Products. Dan, has taken temporary leave of absences from Pride until the Pennsylvania elections are over. Dan is running as a conservative republican. Best Wishes In a message dated 6/30/2008 3:35:13 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL

[QUAD-L] Medicare fraud is blatant but is not being stopped

2008-06-30 Thread Lori Michaelson
Todd ... here I will get to what I found out is happening more and more AND in one doctor's office in particular (further below my first-hand experience which I talk about first) regarding Medicare fraud or theft. Same difference. I know long e-mails are laborious to read but I hope that many of

[QUAD-L] Medicare!

2008-06-29 Thread Silas Shelburne
Anybody get a letter from Medicare saying you had to use your nursing care for 16hrs strait, and I would be responsible for 8hrs each day. Silas

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare!

2008-06-29 Thread Eric W Rudd
hmm...i'm still paying out of pocket 300+/wk Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Silas Shelburne To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 5:03 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Medicare! Anybody get a letter from Medicare saying you had to use your

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare!

2008-06-29 Thread Lori Michaelson
I don't fully understand your question unless MediCARE is NOT your sole insurance. I haven't gotten any letters regarding home NURSING??? Lori On Sun, Jun 29, 2008 at 3:03 PM, Silas Shelburne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anybody get a letter from Medicare saying you had to use your nursing care

Re: [QUAD-L] MEDICARE

2008-02-20 Thread David K. Kelmer
I was just thinking about her when I was watching the Daytona 500 this past weekend. She was a Rusty Wallace fan! A NASCAR FAN and a PIT BULL FAN , and she was a nurse, too. She was/is quite a nice a nice person. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 31 Years Post

Re: [QUAD-L] MEDICARE

2008-02-14 Thread Quadius
I have a friend of mine who had to do this in order to get care. It is a shame. Quadius On 2/11/08, Greg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I heard of couples divorcing and putting everything in one persons name, then the other qualifying for Medicaid. Extreme, but works… A shame that these things

Re: [QUAD-L] MEDICARE

2008-02-14 Thread Ms Linda Ferrell
: [QUAD-L] MEDICARE I heard of couples divorcing and putting everything in one persons name, then the other qualifying for Medicaid. Extreme, but works. A shame that these things need to happen in this country. We need a national health insurance system. Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] MEDICARE

2008-02-14 Thread wheelchair
Yes, Breezy was a good person with pitbulls, lol W In a message dated 2/14/2008 9:04:30 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: We use to have a quad named Breezy on the list they told her to get a divorce for services. Her husband was an amputee he did all of her care. I

Re: [QUAD-L] MEDICARE

2008-02-12 Thread Ms Linda Ferrell
Naomi, My cna's hours are paid thru Medicaid Nurse's hours are paid by Medicare. My homemaker hrs are thru Medicaid Wavier. Lindaf

RE: [QUAD-L] MEDICARE

2008-02-11 Thread Greg
I heard of couples divorcing and putting everything in one persons name, then the other qualifying for Medicaid. Extreme, but works. A shame that these things need to happen in this country. We need a national health insurance system. Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] MEDICARE

2008-02-11 Thread John S.
:17 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] MEDICARE MEDICAID PAYS FOR MY CAREGIVER - I CAN OWN 1 VEHICLE, HOME AND ONLY HAVE $2000.00 IN CASH. NICKI [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How do you all acquire aides and who pays for them? I have been told I don't qualify for an aide through Medicare because

Re: [QUAD-L] MEDICARE

2008-02-11 Thread LadyNotes
Lori, I have been paying out of pocket for an aide. It is really a financial struggle, but I haven't been able to get any help from anywhere. Naomi C4 quadriplegic since July 2005 due to Transverse Myelitis **The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy

Re: [QUAD-L] MEDICARE

2008-02-11 Thread DAANOO
I have also heard of this. It's pretty sad that you have to lie to survive in this country as a person with a disability. The homebound ruling is also crazy. Everything in the world cannot be brought to you. Dana **The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy

[QUAD-L] Medicare Part D

2008-02-11 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Dana, I bought a Plan from Humana the first year it was offered, and I am really pleased with how much its done. Just this past Tuesday I choked while taking my Noon Vitamin C, and aspirated it into my lung. I called my home-health care nurse and she told me what to watch for, and

Re: [QUAD-L] MEDICARE

2008-02-10 Thread NICHOLE ROHLING
MEDICAID PAYS FOR MY CAREGIVER - I CAN OWN 1 VEHICLE, HOME AND ONLY HAVE $2000.00 IN CASH. NICKI [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How do you all acquire aides and who pays for them? I have been told I don't qualify for an aide through Medicare because I am custodial care. Does Medicare

[QUAD-L] MEDICARE

2008-02-10 Thread Greg
Will Medicare pay for attendants? Not Medicaid. I use a Medicare Replacement Insurance and they have paid for Wound Nurses, and ok'ed a nurse to do IV antibiotics at home. But not a daily aide. They tell me my needs are not Medically Necessary. I'm sure I could get one every 3 weeks to change

Re: [QUAD-L] MEDICARE

2008-02-10 Thread Lori Michaelson
There is a huge difference between getting home health aides through Medicare or through Medicaid. To be eligible for MediCAID you have to be at the poverty level or somehow hide your money to be at that level and then be at the mercy of the county and state. It is harder than hell, since 1999,

Re: [QUAD-L] MEDICARE

2008-02-09 Thread wheelchair
An RN trumps an LPN any day of the week. A letter from an RN may set them straight I hope. Best Wishes W In a message dated 2/9/2008 2:11:38 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: HAVE ANY OF YOU APPEALLED A DECISION BECAUSE YOUR HOME HEALTH AGENCY DROPPED YOU

[QUAD-L] MEDICARE

2008-02-09 Thread NICHOLE ROHLING
HAVE ANY OF YOU APPEALLED A DECISION BECAUSE YOUR HOME HEALTH AGENCY DROPPED YOU BECAUSE THEY SAY YOU'RE NO LONGER HOMEBOUND? I HAVE AN LPN COME 1 TIME EVERY 3 WEEKS FOR CATH CHANGE BUT THE RN THAT CAME TO RECERT ME SAID I WASN'T HOMEBOUND BECAUSE I CAN DRIVE NOW. IF IT WEREN'T FOR

Re: [QUAD-L] MEDICARE

2008-02-09 Thread wheelchair
I like direct action with no left doubts. Contact a lawyer that specializes in Disability Law to draft you a letter on the definition of HomeBound. I'm sure that there is enough case law on file with the courts acceptance of the term and what it should mean. When you receive that letter,

Re: [QUAD-L] MEDICARE

2008-02-09 Thread DAANOO
I was dropped by a home health agency, because they said I was not homebound, and when I called them they said I didn't have enough reasons for a nurse to come but they told my case manager that it was. I was not homebound, even though she told them insurance would pay even if I was not

Re: [QUAD-L] MEDICARE

2008-02-09 Thread John S.
be homebound? Good luck, john - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, February 9, 2008 3:14:47 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] MEDICARE An RN trumps an LPN any day of the week. A letter from an RN may set them

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2008-02-09 Thread Stacy Harim
had a nurse come to do bandage changes and she said as long as I was here when she was here then she doesn't know anything. Stacy - Original Message From: NICHOLE ROHLING [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, February 9, 2008 3:10:54 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] MEDICARE

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2008-02-09 Thread wheelchair
John, almost any law professor can provide the same for free. Its all based on case law. Best Wishes W In a message dated 2/9/2008 3:33:01 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Let me know what you get. I can't find lawyers that will discuss ADA cases for less than

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2008-02-09 Thread John S.
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] MEDICARE I like direct action with no left doubts. Contact a lawyer that specializes in Disability Law to draft you a letter on the definition of HomeBound. I'm sure that there is enough case law on file with the courts acceptance of the term and what it should mean

Re: [QUAD-L] MEDICARE

2008-02-09 Thread NICHOLE ROHLING
From: NICHOLE ROHLING [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, February 9, 2008 3:10:54 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] MEDICARE HAVE ANY OF YOU APPEALLED A DECISION BECAUSE YOUR HOME HEALTH AGENCY DROPPED YOU BECAUSE THEY SAY YOU'RE NO LONGER HOMEBOUND? I HAVE AN LPN COME 1 TIME

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2008-02-09 Thread Lori Michaelson
MediCARE home health agencies REQUIRE an RN do cath changes. No idea how they're gettin' away with sending an LPN. BUT THE LAW IS ON THE AGENCY'S SIDE. I know cuz I've been doing this since 1996. There IS the homebound requirement which is stoopid and ADAPT and NUMEROUS advocacy groups

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2008-02-09 Thread LadyNotes
How do you all acquire aides and who pays for them? I have been told I don't qualify for an aide through Medicare because I am custodial care. Does Medicare pay for an aide for anyone? Are your aides private pay, or paid through Medicaid? What are your Medicaid guidelines? Naomi

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2008-02-09 Thread LadyNotes
How did you get your state to pay for your aide? I also have a nurse that comes once a month for cath changes. She told me that there may be a problem since I now go to outpatient therapy. I am no longer considered homebound. I am unable to drive and has to depend on others to take me

[QUAD-L] Medicare Legislation

2007-03-16 Thread Elizabeth Treston
ATAP has received a request from the ITEM Coalition FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION. Congressmen Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Jim Ramstad (R-MN) are preparing to introduce the Medicare Independent Living Act . This bill will eliminate the Medicare restriction for in the home use that pertains to individuals

[QUAD-L] Medicare and Permobile

2006-08-21 Thread Lori Michaelson
My only insurance as Medicare and it paid for all of my Permobile [wait, back then I was able to afford a Medicare supplemental insurance policy and I think they had to cover the 20% that Medicare did not]. But Medicare was the primary payer. Lori ---Original Message--- From:

[QUAD-L] Medicare and at home IV antibiotics

2006-06-17 Thread Lori Michaelson
My only insurance's Medicare and I had to have [well, it was the last ditch effort to try to get rid of my dangerous Proteus bacteria] at-home IV antibiotics. At that time, the Medicare Part D. Prescription Drug Plan had not yet gone into effect. And Medicare did not cover any drug expenses

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2006-02-27 Thread alanh77
In [EMAIL PROTECTED], on 02/22/06 at 08:20 PM, Dan [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: How many of you are on Medicare and Medicaid? Both. Got on Medicare - SSDI - when my dad died. I was already on Medicaid. Both. Alan -- ---

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2006-02-24 Thread Eric Olson
I have both. Eric ~LittleQuad~ wrote: How many of you are on Medicare and Medicaid?

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2006-02-24 Thread Jeremy Dickinson
just Medicaid here... On 2/24/06, Fragile [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: just Medicaid here... ~LittleQuad~ wrote: How many of you are on Medicare and Medicaid? -- Jeremy - 23 - Florida C-3 Quad since 4/12/01 OI Type IV since 7/29/82

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2006-02-23 Thread LadyOnWheels725
medicare and medicaid for 6 years Kathy in Mississippi

[QUAD-L] MEDICARE

2006-02-22 Thread ~LittleQuad~
How many of you are on Medicare and Medicaid?

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