If we use insurance to buy this, IT WILL NOT belong to the school.Maybe we should inform them of that?! Are they difficult to transport? I mean can they fold...
Kmmx2@...
Mar 1, 2002 12:15 pm
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In a message dated 3/1/2002 6:22:18 AM Central Standard Time, Kmmx2@... ... You should have your last name put on it so they can argue when it comes time ...
There are all different types of lifts. Some will either fold for transport or A piece can be remover to fit in Van. When I travel, I remove to support bar...
We have a portable Hoyer lift. It is smaller and easier to transport than the large one. Insurance does not like to pay for it beacuse it is more expensive....
Do you know how to get the catalogs that the vendors use? Terri ... From: breezytimber To: MD-List@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 01, 2002 11:46 AM ...
momdmd@...
Mar 1, 2002 5:23 pm
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Thanks for the info. This lift business is all new to me. We had a meeting with the school and the PT a few weeks ago, and it was determined that a lift would...
Kmmx2@...
Mar 1, 2002 5:54 pm
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Thanks for input Adele. Got through the wheelchair purchase. Now on to the lift. This is all new to us. Do you know....isn't it procedure that MDA will not pay...
Kmmx2@...
Mar 1, 2002 5:57 pm
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Thanks for input Adele. Got through the wheelchair purchase. Now on to the lift. This is all new to us. Do you know....isn't it procedure that MDA will not pay...
Kmmx2@...
Mar 1, 2002 5:57 pm
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Yes, Insurance, then Medicaid (if any) then MDA Terri ... From: Kmmx2@... To: MD-List@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 01, 2002 12:57 PM Subject: RE:...
momdmd@...
Mar 1, 2002 6:13 pm
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We have both a portable Hoyer (which my older son can't use--he's too tall) and an Invacare full size. Both can be taken apart to transport. Both were...
Not only do you have to go thought your insurance first(you just need the denial from them) but, MDA will only pay so much for certain things. Such as $1700...
RE: Do you know....isn't it procedure that MDA will not pay for equipment until after insurance coverage? That is my understanding. The board at his school's...
denger2@...
Mar 1, 2002 6:48 pm
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... on the subject of lifts there are two types mechanical and electrical obviously one involves pumping a handle while guiding and supporting the person using...
Terri, You can find a lot of info on the net. I just checked search for Sunrise Medical www.sunrisemedical.com/index.jsp They have lots of products. Click...
Let me also remind you that more often the Local MDa might even have some of this kind of equipment in their Loan closets. Please check with them or the...
Most MDA offices have a loan closet. I know because I donate all our equipment we don't need to it. I did donate a Hoyer lift to the Maryland office,...
MDA used to pay for all equipment when my son was young. Now that he could use help they don't pay. Last time I called they will pay a certain amount toward...
When they were looking up some equipment, namely a padded shower chair, they used a huge catalog. Don't know if we can but seems there should be a way to get...
momdmd@...
Mar 2, 2002 12:35 am
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Kathy, in my experience it depended upon the insurance company. I had one that considered it a convenience item and another one (my current one) has it as an...
To Everyone!! Hello! Patrick and I wanted to say Thank you to everyone responding to my situation with my insurance. We appreicate it! These insurances need to...
It is unfortunate, but we need to remember that insurance companies are a business. They are really there to turn a profit. Every time they approve a high...
Does anyone out there really like or use the non-Hoyer style lifts such as EZ Pivot or Cindy lift? They are bascially big lever arms where the person being...
... i dont think such an antiquated piece of equipment such as a hoyer lift should be used, its a huge steel lifting device that by itself is heavy. we really...
... on the subject of lifts there are two types mechanical and electrical obviously one involves pumping a handle while guiding and supporting the person using...
there is a chance I may not be online after this month...so i'm trying to get my website update with full of goodies for this next few months...we are having...
The school that Jason goes to purchased a EZ Pivot last year. The problems with it is if you have contractures of the knees and or hips, it hurts them. Also,...
Hi, I already have a Hoyer approved but not delivered yet. I have to schedule a drop off. The reason I have put it off is because I was told it wouldn't work...
momdmd@...
Mar 2, 2002 4:27 pm
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I have seen that type of shower chair at the Abilities Expo I went to once. If you don't have or can get a roll in shower, they should work. We got a shower...
