ANA Discussion Forum
General Category => Hearing Issues => Topic started by: Sue Vogel on December 30, 2009, 11:34:14 am
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For all the BAHA hopefuls that have been sidestepped by their insurance, I had a miracle happen this morning. My insurance company (Blue Cross Blue Shield) called me to say that their medical department had changed their position on the BAHA for SSD and will now pay for the entire BAHA system! They then offered to send me that information in writing. After I stopped my emotional outpouring, we had a nice discussion about all the SSD individuals who will be helped by this decision. I can't explain how or why this happened, but I suspect it was the incredible letter that my surgeon's office sent to the insurance company explaining, in proper terminology, the universally accepted BAHA system and the medical reasons why SSD individuals like myself could benefit from such a surgical implant. My surgery is being scheduled as we speak. I have so much to be thankful for this holiday season. :)
SUE
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That's fabulous news, Sue. I was almost in tears myself as I read it. Major points for your doctor!
A happy, happy new year to you.
Sara
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Sue, I am very happy for you and good to know our Dr came thru for you! I have never discussed whether I would be a cansdidate for a BAHA since I am a bit different with my NF2 and Gantz never mentioned it either. I have BCBS too and just been happy how they have gave good coverage for what I have been thru. What a super late Christmas present for you!
Good luck with your BAHA! Cheryl R
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Wow, that is good news - for you and potentially many others! How great of your doctor to go to bat for those with SSD.
Hope you can get your surgery scheduled soon! You'll love your BAHA!
Lori
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I'm so happy to hear this! Congratulations!
It also makes me feel a little better about my upcoming battle with my AN, I have already made peace with the possibility of SSD but was dreading having to fight with my insurance company (also BCBS) about getting a BAHA should the need arise. This helps alleviate one of the worries on my plate.
Congratulations again and best of luck!
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Sue ~
Wow! What wonderful news - for you and the many other SSD folks seeking help for their hearing deficit with a BAHA. Please thank your doctor for his incredible contribution to SSD folks and thank you, Sue, for your efforts and sharing this fabulous news with us.
Jim
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Yea, Sue!!! ;D
I am ecstatic to hear this!!
As Lori said, you'll love your BAHA.
Once you have a surgery date, please PM me or Lori your mailing address so we can send you one of our Official BAHA Recovery Kits.
It's very helpful post op - and free, too so you should take advantage of it. (Not many things in life are free these days ;) )
Best,
Jan
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Excellent.
I hope we can get copies of the doctor's letter and the insurance company letter, for use in future cases.
I nominate Sue to be our official Insurance Lady. ;)
Steve
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WOOOHOOOOO Sue!!!! That is fantastic news. I am so happy for you and for the many others whose lives will be transformed because of this decision. Good for BCBS for doing the right thing.
Lyn
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Hi Sue!
Congratulations on Blue Cross' decision reversal!!! What wonderful news and a great way to end the year. I hope your surgery is scheduled soon and you love your BAHA as much as I do mine. I'm doing the dance of joy for you!!!!
Wendy\
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woohhoooo
Happy New Year
JO
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Congratulations on the good news. You and your doctor both desrve a gold star for pursuing the issue with the insurance company. What a wonderful way to begin the new year :)
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WOW! Congrats! That is WONDERFUL news!
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Sue, what a way to start 2010! Can't wait to "hear" :D how it goes for you, especially in the classroom!
Cheryl
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That's great to hear. i'll have to look into things further.
I've been in the big debat for 2 1/2 yrs now.
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Ellenm -
Dr. Battista did my BAHA and I love it.
I know you are a patient of Dr. Wiet's, but I'm not sure he does BAHAs anymore.
Anyway, if you need some input for your debate, please feel free to call or PM me - I'll be glad to answer any questions you have.
Best,
Jan
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It's official. I am on the calendar. My BAHA surgery is scheduled for January 29. I have a letter from BCBS stating that I am approved for the insurance coverage of the complete BAHA System including the processor. I still don't know exactly how this happened, but I am thrilled about it. Can't wait to be among the "hearing" again.
Thanks for all of your support.
SUE
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As one of my zany friends would say, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!!!
I am so excited for you! I can hardly wait to see how you like it and what your impressions are of it.
Keep us posted, k?
Tam