Guest guest Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Hi, Welcome to the group! You've been misinformed. The STARband is an active band just like the DOCband. It's not a passive helmet. It needs to be adjusted just like a DOCband. It has pressure points and like the DOCband it redirects the head's growth through gentle pressure not felt by the baby. We have SCOPE listed in our helmet/band database but we don't have a contact listed. Hopefully we have a member who has used them and they'll share their experience with you. Keep us posted on your little one. > > hello, i just know got my pediatrician to send me a referral about my > 5 1/2 month olds head. i have been trying since he was 2 months and i > kept getting the same answer. " his head will round out on its own " . > thankfully it has not worsened since then. he was just diagnosed with > plagiocephaly by cranial technologies in san diego, ca. we went to a > consultation and felt very comfortable about the doc band. however my > insurance as of right now will only cover the starband through scope > in san diego, ca. has anyone heard of either of these companies? ive > been trying to figure out the differences between the starband and doc > band. so far what ive read and been hearing is that the starband is > basically a " helmet " that the childs head will grow into. it takes > much longer than the doc band and that the starband does not fix > facial asymmetries. he does not have a severe case but i would like as > much of it fixed as possible. any advice???????? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Hi, Welcome to the group! You've been misinformed. The STARband is an active band just like the DOCband. It's not a passive helmet. It needs to be adjusted just like a DOCband. It has pressure points and like the DOCband it redirects the head's growth through gentle pressure not felt by the baby. We have SCOPE listed in our helmet/band database but we don't have a contact listed. Hopefully we have a member who has used them and they'll share their experience with you. Keep us posted on your little one. > > hello, i just know got my pediatrician to send me a referral about my > 5 1/2 month olds head. i have been trying since he was 2 months and i > kept getting the same answer. " his head will round out on its own " . > thankfully it has not worsened since then. he was just diagnosed with > plagiocephaly by cranial technologies in san diego, ca. we went to a > consultation and felt very comfortable about the doc band. however my > insurance as of right now will only cover the starband through scope > in san diego, ca. has anyone heard of either of these companies? ive > been trying to figure out the differences between the starband and doc > band. so far what ive read and been hearing is that the starband is > basically a " helmet " that the childs head will grow into. it takes > much longer than the doc band and that the starband does not fix > facial asymmetries. he does not have a severe case but i would like as > much of it fixed as possible. any advice???????? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Hi - I understand your reservations. I had the same ones........ you'd be suprised how fast they adjust to the helmet. It took our little boy of 7 months about 2 days to adjust to it completely. The younger they are- the better the results! From what I've heard.... results are pretty fast depending on the severity of " cephaly " . Sleeping - did not disturb him at all. If you decide to go with the helmet; i think you are going to be pleasantly suprised. kathy - san marcos,tx > > Hi my name is and my son Evan is 4 months old and has been > diagnosed with Plagiocephaly. My pediatrician has recommended that I > might put Evan in the helmet or at least think about it if I want. I > was wondering with the parents that have done this how there baby has > done with it, meaning sleeping and does it even bother them at all? My > husband and I have decided to look more into it and are really > considering it since he is young. Our insurance does cover it. what > are your opinions and results. I am really anxious to hear. > Thanks! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 thank you soo much for responding. It helps to know I am not the only mom out there with concerns. I am waiting to hear back from the dr to see when we can start the process. thanks! love ( mom)john and kathy <johndirty@...> wrote: Hi -I understand your reservations. I had the same ones........you'd be suprised how fast they adjust to the helmet. It took our little boy of 7 months about 2 days to adjust to it completely. The younger they are- the better the results! From what I've heard.... results are pretty fast depending on the severity of "cephaly".Sleeping - did not disturb him at all. If you decide to go with the helmet; i think you are going to be pleasantly suprised. kathy - san marcos,tx>> Hi my name is and my son Evan is 4 months old and has been > diagnosed with Plagiocephaly. My pediatrician has recommended that I > might put Evan in the helmet or at least think about it if I want. I > was wondering with the parents that have done this how there baby has > done with it, meaning sleeping and does it even bother them at all? My > husband and I have decided to look more into it and are really > considering it since he is young. Our insurance does cover it. what > are your opinions and results. I am really anxious to hear.> Thanks!> >Check me out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Hi , Welcome! If your insurance covers it, then you have nothing to lose. For some, that is the hardest part of the whole process. My son has never been bothered by his band and even tries to put it back on if he finds it during his 'break time'. Quite a few moms put a layer of memory foam in the cribs to help sleeping. (You can find it at Target or online.) We did as well, but I can't honestly tell if it made a difference. He sleeps fine when he's well, but wakes up when he's got a cold - which is probably true of non-banded babies as well. My son sleeps better than his cousin of the same age and she doesn't wear a band, so who knows? One thing you want to do is check out your helmet provider. Some have better levels of training than others and finding an experienced ortho is key. There are lists of questions to ask providers in the files section. At 4 months you're at a great age to band and should see a dramatic improvement. It's fabulous you have such a proactive pedi. Some moms have to fight for referrals. Good luck! Sheila, mom to , 15 months, STARband 3/6-8/6, DOCband 9/6-? > > Hi my name is and my son Evan is 4 months old and has been > diagnosed with Plagiocephaly. My pediatrician has recommended that I > might put Evan in the helmet or at least think about it if I want. I > was wondering with the parents that have done this how there baby has > done with it, meaning sleeping and does it even bother them at all? My > husband and I have decided to look more into it and are really > considering it since he is young. Our insurance does cover it. what > are your opinions and results. I am really anxious to hear. > Thanks! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 thank you so much for responding, I am a little nervous about the whole process but anxious to get over with it. thanks! Lovesandra( mom)Sheila <lotspeis@...> wrote: Hi ,Welcome! If your insurance covers it, then you have nothing to lose. For some, that is the hardest part of the whole process. My son has never been bothered by his band and even tries to put it back on if he finds it during his 'break time'. Quite a few moms put a layer of memory foam in the cribs to help sleeping. (You can find it at Target or online.) We did as well, but I can't honestly tell if it made a difference. He sleeps fine when he's well, but wakes up when he's got a cold - which is probably true of non-banded babies as well. My son sleeps better than his cousin of the same age and she doesn't wear a band, so who knows?One thing you want to do is check out your helmet provider. Some have better levels of training than others and finding an experienced ortho is key. There are lists of questions to ask providers in the files section.At 4 months you're at a great age to band and should see a dramatic improvement. It's fabulous you have such a proactive pedi. Some moms have to fight for referrals. Good luck!Sheila, mom to , 15 months, STARband 3/6-8/6, DOCband 9/6-?>> Hi my name is and my son Evan is 4 months old and has been > diagnosed with Plagiocephaly. My pediatrician has recommended that I > might put Evan in the helmet or at least think about it if I want. I > was wondering with the parents that have done this how there baby has > done with it, meaning sleeping and does it even bother them at all? My > husband and I have decided to look more into it and are really > considering it since he is young. Our insurance does cover it. what > are your opinions and results. I am really anxious to hear.> Thanks!> >Check me out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 From experience with my 15 yr old AS daughter you can get some of the following. SSI benifts and Medicaid In home serives through Value Options:such as a therypist and a behavior assistant, family counciling ect. 1-877-652-7624. DDD Services- Division of Developmental Disabilities -which have great resources and connections, look them up in your area online. The school can also offer many serives through the IEP (individual Education Plan) and the Child Study Team. If you dont already have one, you can call your local team in your school system and ask for your child to be evaluated. Hope some of this helps ChrisSee what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Thanks for the input. From experience with my 15 yr old AS daughter you can get some of the following. SSI benifts and Medicaid In home serives through Value Options:such as a therypist and a behavior assistant, family counciling ect. 1-877-652-7624. DDD Services- Division of Developmental Disabilities -which have great resources and connections, look them up in your area online. The school can also offer many serives through the IEP (individual Education Plan) and the Child Study Team. If you dont already have one, you can call your local team in your school system and ask for your child to be evaluated. Hope some of this helps See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Hi, is he currently being treated for the anxiety and/or depression? As to what help/services for Aspergers's - well, if there are any issues with school, you can add the Aspergers to his IEP (or see about getting him an IEP or a 504 Plan). If you see where the Aspie part is giving him trouble with his learning or schoolwork, then you can address that in the IEP; you could also have added about any social type weaknesses/problems he has to this; and perhaps his school may have suggestions to help in this area. (We live in a small city, no such luck!) Outside of school - you can check your state's Autism Society website for info. And I know my state (NC) has a section on their website for regional or local consultants, so maybe you can find someone near your home/in your city to help (I think these are usually parents, so they probably know what is in your area). If the Aspergers affects him in a lot of ways (behavior, self-help skills, daily living skills...) you can check with your state's developmental disabilities division (our state's falls under mental health, which is under Health & Human Services) and see if he qualifies for any services through them. Quickly thought and typed, > > My son was just diagnoised with asperger's this summer, he is 14. How > do I know what kind of help he should be getting? Is there anything the > state offers for kids, or is it just contained in the school system. He > also has anxiety disorder, and depression. Any help would be > appreciated. Michigan MoM > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 Check out a grant at www.uhccf.org.----- Original Message ----From: slugsbecker <slugsbecker@...>Plagiocephaly Sent: Saturday, August 2, 2008 2:40:31 PMSubject: Just Diagnosed Hi everyone! My name is Candy and my daughter, Chloe, is seven months old and has just been diagnosed with Plagio and Mild Torticollis. Her pediatrician in Minot ND kept putting off giving us a referral to a specialist in Bismarck, but we kept pushing. Now the only downfall is we are waiting for the preapproval from Medicaid. Any suggestions? Is there any help out there to cover the costs of helmets. Thanks and I look foward to visiting with you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 Welcome to the group Candy. I don't have any advice regarding your insurance - we were lucky ours was covered 100%. Hopefully someone in the group will be of help. Weekends can be a little slow around here. Good luck with your daughter's band. My daughter had a starband and it worked very well. At first it is intimidating, but once you get started it is really not that bad. -christine sydney 2.5 yrs starband grad > > Hi everyone! My name is Candy and my daughter, Chloe, is seven months > old and has just been diagnosed with Plagio and Mild Torticollis. Her > pediatrician in Minot ND kept putting off giving us a referral to a > specialist in Bismarck, but we kept pushing. Now the only downfall is > we are waiting for the preapproval from Medicaid. Any suggestions? Is > there any help out there to cover the costs of helmets. Thanks and I > look foward to visiting with you all. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Good luck with getting medicaid to approve you. I am still waiting after a month and a half. We are going through an appeal process with them because they have already denied my daughter once. I wish I knew of where to go for help on the cost but I dont know of anyplace. If you hear of one, please let me know. I do know that I will be contacting my congressman soon if I don't hear anything from medicaid soon. My daughter like yours was diagnosed with a slight case, but she has gotten worse while waiting. Have you tried ECI for her torti? They are AWSOME!!!! They work with my daughter every month and they have helped her so much already and it has been 3 months. She was not able to turn her head from the right with out screaming in pain before they came and now she is able to turn in all directions without such pain. She still favors her right side, but finally I dont have to hear her cry in pain! Good luck with your little one, and keep in touch with her progress! From: slugsbecker <slugsbecker@...>Subject: Just DiagnosedPlagiocephaly Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008, 2:40 PM Hi everyone! My name is Candy and my daughter, Chloe, is seven months old and has just been diagnosed with Plagio and Mild Torticollis. Her pediatrician in Minot ND kept putting off giving us a referral to a specialist in Bismarck, but we kept pushing. Now the only downfall is we are waiting for the preapproval from Medicaid. Any suggestions? Is there any help out there to cover the costs of helmets. Thanks and I look foward to visiting with you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Welcome to the board! Some people choose to pay out of pocket and then seek reimbursement later. I'm not sure if that's an option for you. It's what we did because preapproval from our insurance was going to take 3 months and we didn't want to wait. Every insurance company has their own policy about what qualifies as " medically necessary " (i.e. cases they will pay for) vs. what they consider to be merely cosmetic. It often depends on the severity of the plagio, whether the condition was present at birth or shortly thereafter, and whether you aggressively tried to reposition. Perhaps speak with your orthotist/helmet people to see what your Medicaid has covered for their other patients in the past. > > From: slugsbecker <slugsbecker@...> > Subject: Just Diagnosed > Plagiocephaly > Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008, 2:40 PM > > > > > > > Hi everyone! My name is Candy and my daughter, Chloe, is seven months > old and has just been diagnosed with Plagio and Mild Torticollis. Her > pediatrician in Minot ND kept putting off giving us a referral to a > specialist in Bismarck, but we kept pushing. Now the only downfall is > we are waiting for the preapproval from Medicaid. Any suggestions? Is > there any help out there to cover the costs of helmets. Thanks and I > look foward to visiting with you all. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Just to let everyone know. Medicaid has denied my child for the band. That is even after they were presented with the written facts that she has also had torticollis since before 2 months but it was documented when she was 2 months. I guess that isnt enough evidence that she has a medicall necessity. Good luck to all that was able to get the band and I will hope that my baby doesnt have anymore problems than what she has from this. I dont know what else to do or how to help her anymore. From: s_krupp <s_krupp@...>Subject: Re: Just DiagnosedPlagiocephaly Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 9:45 AM Welcome to the board!Some people choose to pay out of pocket and then seek reimbursement later. I'm not sure if that's an option for you. It's what we did because preapproval from our insurance was going to take 3 months and we didn't want to wait.Every insurance company has their own policy about what qualifies as "medically necessary" (i.e. cases they will pay for) vs. what they consider to be merely cosmetic. It often depends on the severity of the plagio, whether the condition was present at birth or shortly thereafter, and whether you aggressively tried to reposition. Perhaps speak with your orthotist/helmet people to see what your Medicaid has covered for their other patients in the past.> > From: slugsbecker <slugsbecker@ ...>> Subject: Just Diagnosed> Plagiocephaly> Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008, 2:40 PM> > > > > > > Hi everyone! My name is Candy and my daughter, Chloe, is seven months > old and has just been diagnosed with Plagio and Mild Torticollis. Her > pediatrician in Minot ND kept putting off giving us a referral to a > specialist in Bismarck, but we kept pushing. Now the only downfall is > we are waiting for the preapproval from Medicaid. Any suggestions? Is > there any help out there to cover the costs of helmets. Thanks and I > look foward to visiting with you all.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 ,I am sorry to hear of the denial. Have you checked www.uhccf.org? Another member posted it awhile back that they offer grant to assist in paying for the band.Good luck! I wish I could just have a big old money tree to pay for all the sweet babies who are denied coverage.Kindly,Sandymom to Lyla - 8 months old - 9 weeks in Doc Bandand Owen 4 Just Diagnosed> Plagiocephaly> Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008, 2:40 PM> > > > > > > Hi everyone! My name is Candy and my daughter, Chloe, is seven months > old and has just been diagnosed with Plagio and Mild Torticollis. Her > pediatrician in Minot ND kept putting off giving us a referral to a > specialist in Bismarck, but we kept pushing. Now the only downfall is > we are waiting for the preapproval from Medicaid. Any suggestions? Is > there any help out there to cover the costs of helmets. Thanks and I > look foward to visiting with you all.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Thankyou so much. I didnt see that posting, but I will go look into it. From: s_krupp <s_krupp (DOT) com>Subject: Re: Just DiagnosedPlagiocephalyDate: Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 9:45 AM Welcome to the board!Some people choose to pay out of pocket and then seek reimbursement later. I'm not sure if that's an option for you. It's what we did because preapproval from our insurance was going to take 3 months and we didn't want to wait.Every insurance company has their own policy about what qualifies as "medically necessary" (i.e. cases they will pay for) vs. what they consider to be merely cosmetic. It often depends on the severity of the plagio, whether the condition was present at birth or shortly thereafter, and whether you aggressively tried to reposition. Perhaps speak with your orthotist/helmet people to see what your Medicaid has covered for their other patients in the past.> > From: slugsbecker <slugsbecker@ ...>> Subject: Just Diagnosed> Plagiocephaly> Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008, 2:40 PM> > > > > > > Hi everyone! My name is Candy and my daughter, Chloe, is seven months > old and has just been diagnosed with Plagio and Mild Torticollis. Her > pediatrician in Minot ND kept putting off giving us a referral to a > specialist in Bismarck, but we kept pushing. Now the only downfall is > we are waiting for the preapproval from Medicaid. Any suggestions? Is > there any help out there to cover the costs of helmets. Thanks and I > look foward to visiting with you all.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 I went to the website and people who's children are covered under state insurance such as medicaid or chip are not qualified. Does anyone have any other suggestions? From: s_krupp <s_krupp (DOT) com>Subject: Re: Just DiagnosedPlagiocephalyDate: Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 9:45 AM Welcome to the board!Some people choose to pay out of pocket and then seek reimbursement later. I'm not sure if that's an option for you. It's what we did because preapproval from our insurance was going to take 3 months and we didn't want to wait.Every insurance company has their own policy about what qualifies as "medically necessary" (i.e. cases they will pay for) vs. what they consider to be merely cosmetic. It often depends on the severity of the plagio, whether the condition was present at birth or shortly thereafter, and whether you aggressively tried to reposition. Perhaps speak with your orthotist/helmet people to see what your Medicaid has covered for their other patients in the past.> > From: slugsbecker <slugsbecker@ ...>> Subject: Just Diagnosed> Plagiocephaly> Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008, 2:40 PM> > > > > > > Hi everyone! My name is Candy and my daughter, Chloe, is seven months > old and has just been diagnosed with Plagio and Mild Torticollis. Her > pediatrician in Minot ND kept putting off giving us a referral to a > specialist in Bismarck, but we kept pushing. Now the only downfall is > we are waiting for the preapproval from Medicaid. Any suggestions? Is > there any help out there to cover the costs of helmets. Thanks and I > look foward to visiting with you all.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 We are in the same situation. I even checked with the Shriners Hospitals and they didn't do anything with Plagio. We are now paying out of pocket, and the only reason for this is we sold our manufactured home and were going to buy a new one, the money from house is now her helmet fund. Are you a member of a church? Possibly a benefit dinner or breakfast could be organized. Best of luck. Candy From: s_krupp <s_krupp (DOT) com>Subject: Re: Just DiagnosedPlagiocephalyDate: Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 9:45 AM Welcome to the board!Some people choose to pay out of pocket and then seek reimbursement later. I'm not sure if that's an option for you. It's what we did because preapproval from our insurance was going to take 3 months and we didn't want to wait.Every insurance company has their own policy about what qualifies as "medically necessary" (i.e. cases they will pay for) vs. what they consider to be merely cosmetic. It often depends on the severity of the plagio, whether the condition was present at birth or shortly thereafter, and whether you aggressively tried to reposition. Perhaps speak with your orthotist/helmet people to see what your Medicaid has covered for their other patients in the past.> > From: slugsbecker <slugsbecker@ ...>> Subject: Just Diagnosed> Plagiocephaly> Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008, 2:40 PM> > > > > > > Hi everyone! My name is Candy and my daughter, Chloe, is seven months > old and has just been diagnosed with Plagio and Mild Torticollis. Her > pediatrician in Minot ND kept putting off giving us a referral to a > specialist in Bismarck, but we kept pushing. Now the only downfall is > we are waiting for the preapproval from Medicaid. Any suggestions? Is > there any help out there to cover the costs of helmets. Thanks and I > look foward to visiting with you all.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Unfortunatly I have nothing. Her "sperm donor" left when I was 2 months pregnate with her and I have had no help. I have always been spiritual but never joined a church because every church I have gone to has pushed giving them money and I have never had money to keep myself alive much less give to someone else. I wish I did have more to give to others and maybe one day I will. I am going to try contacting a congressman or someone who might fight for her. From: s_krupp <s_krupp (DOT) com>Subject: Re: Just DiagnosedPlagiocephalyDate: Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 9:45 AM Welcome to the board!Some people choose to pay out of pocket and then seek reimbursement later. I'm not sure if that's an option for you. It's what we did because preapproval from our insurance was going to take 3 months and we didn't want to wait.Every insurance company has their own policy about what qualifies as "medically necessary" (i.e. cases they will pay for) vs. what they consider to be merely cosmetic. It often depends on the severity of the plagio, whether the condition was present at birth or shortly thereafter, and whether you aggressively tried to reposition. Perhaps speak with your orthotist/helmet people to see what your Medicaid has covered for their other patients in the past.> > From: slugsbecker <slugsbecker@ ...>> Subject: Just Diagnosed> Plagiocephaly> Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008, 2:40 PM> > > > > > > Hi everyone! My name is Candy and my daughter, Chloe, is seven months > old and has just been diagnosed with Plagio and Mild Torticollis. Her > pediatrician in Minot ND kept putting off giving us a referral to a > specialist in Bismarck, but we kept pushing. Now the only downfall is > we are waiting for the preapproval from Medicaid. Any suggestions? Is > there any help out there to cover the costs of helmets. Thanks and I > look foward to visiting with you all.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Hi , Has anyone suggested Care Credit? I have not used it myself- but think I saw a recent post where someone is financing their band through this program? > > > > From: slugsbecker <slugsbecker@ ...> > > Subject: Just Diagnosed > > Plagiocephaly > > Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008, 2:40 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi everyone! My name is Candy and my daughter, Chloe, is seven > months > > old and has just been diagnosed with Plagio and Mild Torticollis. > Her > > pediatrician in Minot ND kept putting off giving us a referral to a > > specialist in Bismarck, but we kept pushing. Now the only downfall > is > > we are waiting for the preapproval from Medicaid. Any suggestions? > Is > > there any help out there to cover the costs of helmets. Thanks and > I > > look foward to visiting with you all. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 We are using Care Credit while we are in the second appeal process with our insurance company. Go to www.carecredit.com and it will give you a detailed version of all the payment plans. Much luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 ,Where do you live? Just Diagnosed > > Plagiocephaly > > Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008, 2:40 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi everyone! My name is Candy and my daughter, Chloe, is seven > months > > old and has just been diagnosed with Plagio and Mild Torticollis. > Her > > pediatrician in Minot ND kept putting off giving us a referral to a > > specialist in Bismarck, but we kept pushing. Now the only downfall > is > > we are waiting for the preapproval from Medicaid. Any suggestions? > Is > > there any help out there to cover the costs of helmets. Thanks and > I > > look foward to visiting with you all. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 I live in Austin, TX. From: Sandy Ruff <sandysruff@...>Subject: Re: Just DiagnosedPlagiocephaly Date: Thursday, August 7, 2008, 5:49 PM ,Where do you live? Just Diagnosed> > Plagiocephaly> > Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008, 2:40 PM> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi everyone! My name is Candy and my daughter, Chloe, is seven > months > > old and has just been diagnosed with Plagio and Mild Torticollis. > Her > > pediatrician in Minot ND kept putting off giving us a referral to a > > specialist in Bismarck, but we kept pushing. Now the only downfall > is > > we are waiting for the preapproval from Medicaid. Any suggestions? > Is > > there any help out there to cover the costs of helmets. Thanks and > I > > look foward to visiting with you all.> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Thank you so much for the information. I applied and was denied. I feel like giving up. My poor baby will suffer because of a selfish insurance company. How is this right? From: <lovingoz@...>Subject: Re: Just DiagnosedPlagiocephaly Date: Thursday, August 7, 2008, 5:39 PM We are using Care Credit while we are in the second appeal process with our insurance company. Go to www.carecredit. com and it will give you a detailed version of all the payment plans. Much luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Hi, sorry you were denied. Have you looked into your insurance company's appeal process? It may take a while, but it is possible they will cover a band. Many people have to appeal in order to get the band covered. Unfortunately not all companies pay, even on appeal. It is really not right that they don't cover it, but what can we do? -christine sydney 2.5 yrs starband grad > > From: <lovingoz@...> > Subject: Re: Just Diagnosed > Plagiocephaly > Date: Thursday, August 7, 2008, 5:39 PM > > > > > > > We are using Care Credit while we are in the second appeal process with > our insurance company. Go to www.carecredit. com and it will give you a > detailed version of all the payment plans. Much luck. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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