Drew’s Dad provided information regarding insurance coverage for cochlear implants in a post he wrote a few months ago. There are so many pieces to the cochlear implant insurance puzzle that I would like to provide some information on insurance coverage for therapy.
Those that are traveling or are going to travel the cochlear implant path [...]
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At only one year old, Drew is already helping other deaf children to “turn on their ears”.
A nine month old little girl in New York was scheduled for her cochlear implant surgery, but was later denied coverage by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield because she was under one year old. Their doctor submitted a letter [...]
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We got Drew’s “Explanation of Benefits” for his bilateral, simultaneous cochlear implant operation in the mail on Tuesday. We had a little bet going on who would come closest to the total cost, but both Drew’s Mom and I were way too low.
The total “Provider Charges” were a whopping $155,232.71! However, because our [...]
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I was surprised to find in the mail today the letter from the insurance company approving Drew’s cochlear implant surgery! I have tucked it away in a special place for safe keeping – just in case. I want to celebrate the fact that everything is scheduled, but I am so nervous that something is going [...]
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