I thought I'd pass the following information along to anyone interested in getting insurance coverage for BAHA. My doc told me Cochlear offiers a free service to doctors who wish to help their patients obtain insurance coverage for BAHA. This is done through Otologic Management Services, a subdivision of Cochlear. The doctor and patient will have forms to fill out and must present supporting documentaiton to show the need for BAHA. The patient has to fill out a release form and supply a copy of the front and back of their insurance card. OMS makes no guarantee that coverage will be obtained but works directly with the insurance company to try to obtain coverage. I am not able to copy the information the doctor gave me here, but Cochlera's address, phone # and fax # follow:
Cochlear Americas Corp.
400 Inverness Parkway, Suite 400
Englewood, CO 80112
Phone # 1-800-633-4667
Fax # for OMS (303) 524-6765
Hope someone finds this of some use.
Wendy