ANA Discussion Forum
General Category => Insurance => Topic started by: beachman on April 18, 2010, 04:52:13 am
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Has anyone run into this one? The director of the insurance company BC/BS said the BAHA is medically necessary for my husband due to underlying issues but because of the wording of the contract that my company has it is not covered?
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The wording of the contract may say that the policy doesn't cover hearing aids; most insurance policies don't.
The BAHA isn't a hearing aid though - it's a prothesis or an implant.
Cochlear will help patients "fight" their insurance companies for coverage http://anausa.org/forum/index.php?topic=11751.msg135380#msg135380
You can also contact Cochlear directly - look for the information on their website www.cochlearamericas.com
Good luck,
Jan
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I am having the same issue with BCBS of IL. The people at OMS said they will file the appeal but when I talked to her she didn't sound very positive. I hope the appeal works.
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Ellen -
have you asked Dr. Battista for help? He and his staff usually know what they need to do to get insurance coverage.
Also, check out this thread http://anausa.org/forum/index.php?topic=11751.0 It contains a link from Cochlear Americas that helps BAHA candidates get insurance coverage.
In addition, I have a contact @ Cochlear who might be able to help you. I met her at the ANA Symposium in Chicago this past August. If you'd like her information, please PM me.
Good luck!
Jan