Re: I'm hoping for the best!

[Guest guest]

Karissa,

Congrats on insurance covering the bands under DME. Not to be a

downer, but since it was over the phone, see if they will send you

something in writing stating that.

I personally didn't use the DOCband, but I have heard that they cost

about $3000, I think I read $3500 before too. They will set up a

payment plan and work with you to make up the remainder of the cost

that insurance doesn't cover. The prices of locally made helmets

vary, depending upon the orthos own set prices, but they are by far

less expensive than either the STARbands or DOCbands.

Good luck to you and Ozzy, please keep us updated!!

Niki

Kaylie & Danny (STAR grads)

Phila., PA

> I just had the doctor put in the referral for the band. The

> insurance company said over the phone they cover bands under DME so

> there shouldn't be a problem. I'm not sure if we're getting a DOC

> band or a locally made one. The insurance covers $2000. How much

> should I expect to pay? I'm prepared for 1-2K.

> Thanks for everyone's input!

> Karissa

[Guest guest]

Hi Karissa:

That's great news your ins. will pay for some of the band!

The cost of the bands varies, the DOCband made by Cranial

Technologies usually costs $3,000.00. A STARband made by Orthomerica

but available at many local orthotics/hospitals, avg cost I think is

around $1,500.00. Locally made helmets are usually $1,000.00 give or

take.

Where do you live again? Sounds like things are rolling along

smoothly for you! That's great.

Debbie Abby's mom DOCGrad

MI

> I just had the doctor put in the referral for the band. The

> insurance company said over the phone they cover bands under DME so

> there shouldn't be a problem. I'm not sure if we're getting a DOC

> band or a locally made one. The insurance covers $2000. How much

> should I expect to pay? I'm prepared for 1-2K.

> Thanks for everyone's input!

> Karissa