Re: Questions regarding Shoes

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Hi Kim!

We love the s. My son, 5 mos old today, went to s b/c

of the falling out of shoes Markells and had to be recasted to correct relaspe.

No transition period really, they are so comfortable I think, he didn't mind

them. They are so light in comparison to cast and the Markells with DBB. I did

see some one post about using varnish, I did not think of that, but I guess you

could do that to make the straps stiffer when going through the buckle. Yes,

BCBS should pay on your s but more than likely you will have to file the

claim yourself and I have done. Here is instructions on what you will need

should you do it on your own:

Basically you need a letter of medical necessity, a written prescription for a

life time for a Ponseti abduction brace and custom AFO(shoes) to maintain

correction, and then an invoice from and a claim form you can

print off the BCBS websie or call and have them mail you one. Fill the claim

form out(make a copy for you), send copies of the letter and prescription, not

originals, of all the above and wait for them to process the claim. It took

about 20 days fir them to process and send us a check. However, this could apply

to deductibles if your child has not met the yearly deductible. You would have

to check your plan's benefits.

That is it in a nutshell. It is important and crucial to follow the steps or it

will be denied. IF ou need help in filling out the claim form let me know and I

am happy to help.

Kim wrote:

Hi all~

Maddie has been in the Markell shoes (23/1) for two months. During that

time, we have changed shoes three times, changed bars four times and changed

Doctors once. We are seeing Dr. Herzenberg (love him....) now and all was

well with Maddie until about 2 weeks ago. She started slipping out of the

right shoe (Markells). I adjusted, re-adjusted, tightened, and then when I

was finished, I would have to adjust again. Dr. Herzenberg wanted to see

her, so we went in this morning. The PT that works with him put Maddie's

shoe on... it could still slip out. HE put her shoes on and commented...

" there Houdini, now try to get out. " Sure enough, her foot could still slip

out. Ah, it was not just me :)

Maddie is now almost 5 months old and rolling all over the place with her

shoes and bar. Typically, no problems when she is sleeping, but every once

in a while, that shoeless right foot makes an appearance.

So today, Dr. Herzenberg decided that we should switch to the s.

Now my question..... What do I need to know about the s? I know that

those that have them, love them! We did the impressions today with Dr. H and

off they go to Iowa. For other patients of Dr. H, he now keeps some of the

impression kits at his office.

So, my understanding is that in a couple of weeks a mini pair of

berkenstock -like sandals will show up at my house. Once they arrive, we

will go see Dr. H again to get situated. Is there any major adjustment

period b/w the Markells and s? Do I need to do anything to the

sandals (I saw a post regarding varnish)? Are there any funny nuances about

these shoes that I should expect? Does BCBS really cover them? So many

questions...

We has such a bad transition into the Markells (really b/c of the previous

doctor), I am just trying to find out as much information a head of time.

THANKS!!!! Kim

Mom to Maddie 06/16/2005, BCF, DDB 23/1