question about exersice equipment

[Guest guest]

Mindy,

I think everyone's health policies vary and what they cover. Do you have a

contract with all that your insurance covers? Or call your insurance,, that is

the best way to get the facts from the source.

I have never heard of an insurance company that will buy you a treadmill. But

I do know my insurance makes deals with health clubs in the area and you get

a reduced rate. Also I think they have a coupon of some kind that you will get

10% off purchase of equipment, or $10.00. Yours might have some good deals.

Another idea is walk around the inside of your house, or do step ups on the

bottom step of your stairs. I am of course just assuming you have stairs, or

that you can go in a circle inside your house.

Good luck

joanne

> hi everyone,

>

> does anyone know if insurance will pay for a treadmill or if there's

> another way to get one. we do not have the money to buy one and my

> doctor's now think that lack of exercise is partly why my function

> test was only 17%. with it getting cold i can't walk outside as much

> if at all because the cold air gets into my lungs and i get sick. i

> think a treadmill could be the solution i will get exercise and it

> will be inside where it's warm.

> mindy

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[Guest guest]

hi everyone,

does anyone know if insurance will pay for a treadmill or if there's

another way to get one. we do not have the money to buy one and my

doctor's now think that lack of exercise is partly why my function

test was only 17%. with it getting cold i can't walk outside as much

if at all because the cold air gets into my lungs and i get sick. i

think a treadmill could be the solution i will get exercise and it

will be inside where it's warm.

mindy

[Guest guest]

Mindy,

Check with your insurance carrier. Sometimes if a doctor will write a

prescription the insurance company will pay for it.

Tina W., mother of Steph, 18yo wcf

question about exersice equipment

hi everyone,

does anyone know if insurance will pay for a treadmill or if there's

another way to get one. we do not have the money to buy one and my

doctor's now think that lack of exercise is partly why my function

test was only 17%. with it getting cold i can't walk outside as much

if at all because the cold air gets into my lungs and i get sick. i

think a treadmill could be the solution i will get exercise and it

will be inside where it's warm.

mindy

[Guest guest]

Some insurance companies will IF they get a Rx from the doctor saying

it is medically needed. .Also , some states have programs for things

like that for adult CF folks. What state are you in.

Oh, someone said that some equipment companies have compassion programs

too that will give big discounts, free , OR give to you if you give

them a letter saying how helpful it is for they to reprint . .cant hurt

to ask:):)

LOVE & HUGS, grandmomBEV

question about exersice equipment

hi everyone,

does anyone know if insurance will pay for a treadmill or if there's

another way to get one. we do not have the money to buy one and my

doctor's now think that lack of exercise is partly why my function

test was only 17%. with it getting cold i can't walk outside as much

if at all because the cold air gets into my lungs and i get sick. i

think a treadmill could be the solution i will get exercise and it

will be inside where it's warm.

mindy

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[Guest guest]

Mindy,

I am sitting here looking at our clutter catcher/treadmill and wish

there were some way I could get it to you! You don't live near San

Diego do you? You could go and walk around the mall, assuming you

live by one or it is an indoor mall. I see people doing laps in the

mall all the time.

Good luck to you!!

e