Excited But Worried

[Guest guest]

Hi~

I posted questions before about positioning vs. helmet. My son

is almost 8 months old. Yesterday we went to a follow up appt. for

my son's plagio and they gave us a prescription for the Starband. I

was so excited b/c that is what I really wanted. We have our casting

appt. next friday and then our follow-up appt. to get the band is two

weeks later. However, I am worried b/c I dont think it looks

promising with our insurance. We have 's Point (a ticare prime

option) for active duty families. They asked me if I wanted to wait

for the authorization or go ahead with the banding. I opted to go

ahead with the banding b/c he is already almost 8 months old. I am

skepticle that it will be authorized anyways. I think it is

rediculous that insurance pays for braces and such but won't pay for

cranial remolding helmets. I was hoping that they would charge less

if insurance wouldn't cover it. The cost is 3500.00. So I am

worried about the money, but how can I not do this for my child when

I know he needs it. Then in the back of my mind I am thinking maybe

it will correct itself, but then maybe not. My husband is deployed

and my family in chicago so I am doing this by myself. So my

questions are:

Has anyone ever second guessed their decision befor they go through

with it?

Is anyone familiar with martin's point or tricare?

Do you always see results with banding? He has brachy and plagio.

Is 3500.00 reasonable cost?

How long does it usually take for authorization?

Thankyou,

Amy (aiden 8 mo., tort, plagio and brachy)

Watertown NY