Guest guest Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 I know this was discussed before but I didn't pay attention as it didn't apply to me at the time. Now though - I am wondering.....for those of you who got your medicaid (state funded health insurance for kids) to pay for the FAB, how did you start that process? s. Web Site again > > > 's brace site up and running...... UM, I have a > question...why is he calling it an AFO brace? I thought an AFO > was waaaaaaaay different from a FAB. > s. > > http://www.mdorthopaedics.com/ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 I know this was discussed before but I didn't pay attention as it didn't apply to me at the time. Now though - I am wondering.....for those of you who got your medicaid (state funded health insurance for kids) to pay for the FAB, how did you start that process? s. Web Site again > > > 's brace site up and running...... UM, I have a > question...why is he calling it an AFO brace? I thought an AFO > was waaaaaaaay different from a FAB. > s. > > http://www.mdorthopaedics.com/ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 I could be wrong but I think it is because for insurance purposes he makes them like AFO's - molded to each child's foot. But then I could be wrong... Chris Web Site again 's brace site up and running...... UM, I have a question...why is he calling it an AFO brace? I thought an AFO was waaaaaaaay different from a FAB. s. http://www.mdorthopaedics.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 I'm guessing here but I think this is correct. He has lengthened the insole up the back of the heel and it *looks* like an AFO. For insurance purposes, they will cover AFO's but not orthotics. So with this insole he can call it an AFO and insurance will pay. The rubber does absolutely nothing but flop around up there so it isn't an AFO but it looks like one. It's not yellow anymore either. Kori At 08:54 AM 9/22/2005, you wrote: >I could be wrong but I think it is because for insurance purposes he >makes them like AFO's - molded to each child's foot. But then I >could be wrong... >Chris > Web Site again > > > 's brace site up and running...... UM, I have a > question...why is he calling it an AFO brace? I thought an AFO > was waaaaaaaay different from a FAB. > s. > > http://www.mdorthopaedics.com/ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 I'm guessing here but I think this is correct. He has lengthened the insole up the back of the heel and it *looks* like an AFO. For insurance purposes, they will cover AFO's but not orthotics. So with this insole he can call it an AFO and insurance will pay. The rubber does absolutely nothing but flop around up there so it isn't an AFO but it looks like one. It's not yellow anymore either. Kori At 08:54 AM 9/22/2005, you wrote: >I could be wrong but I think it is because for insurance purposes he >makes them like AFO's - molded to each child's foot. But then I >could be wrong... >Chris > Web Site again > > > 's brace site up and running...... UM, I have a > question...why is he calling it an AFO brace? I thought an AFO > was waaaaaaaay different from a FAB. > s. > > http://www.mdorthopaedics.com/ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 What state are you in? In New York, if your child already has Medicaid, you just get the shoes from an orthotist who accepts Medicaid. I cannot speak for other states. If you don't have Medicaid, try contacting your areas early intervention program. This is a national program that may have a different name in different states, but they provide a complete evaluation of your child's physical situation and can help with the Medicaid. Thay will do a Medicaid Waiver or whatever your state calls it and make sure that your child's treatment is covered...including shoes/bar! Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 What state are you in? In New York, if your child already has Medicaid, you just get the shoes from an orthotist who accepts Medicaid. I cannot speak for other states. If you don't have Medicaid, try contacting your areas early intervention program. This is a national program that may have a different name in different states, but they provide a complete evaluation of your child's physical situation and can help with the Medicaid. Thay will do a Medicaid Waiver or whatever your state calls it and make sure that your child's treatment is covered...including shoes/bar! Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Thanks for the info s. Re: Web Site again What state are you in? In New York, if your child already has Medicaid, you just get the shoes from an orthotist who accepts Medicaid. I cannot speak for other states. If you don't have Medicaid, try contacting your areas early intervention program. This is a national program that may have a different name in different states, but they provide a complete evaluation of your child's physical situation and can help with the Medicaid. Thay will do a Medicaid Waiver or whatever your state calls it and make sure that your child's treatment is covered...including shoes/bar! Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Thanks for the info s. Re: Web Site again What state are you in? In New York, if your child already has Medicaid, you just get the shoes from an orthotist who accepts Medicaid. I cannot speak for other states. If you don't have Medicaid, try contacting your areas early intervention program. This is a national program that may have a different name in different states, but they provide a complete evaluation of your child's physical situation and can help with the Medicaid. Thay will do a Medicaid Waiver or whatever your state calls it and make sure that your child's treatment is covered...including shoes/bar! Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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