Guest guest Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 If you've got the 3-G or the Sprint, Cochlear will send insurance info about a month before the warranty expires. I paid $800 to cover two for two years. It doesn't cover loss or being run over by a truck but it does cover not working. Soon as I paid, my telecoil went bad and I got a refurbished replacement. Hal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Hi, I dont know your age, but if you are a senior, then I believe medicare takes care if it gives problems. That is what they said at the hospital. You can get it confirmed. Kamala --- day_42_day <Mzoltak@...> wrote: > I am going on three wonderful years with my CI. The > warrenty for > Cochlear is 3 years, and that time is running out. > I was wondering if > anyone knows of insurance that I can get for my CI. > > Thank you, > Vickie > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Yes Medicare will cover 80% of the cost of not only CI batteries but parts for the CI, as well as repairs. *---* *---* *---* *---* *---* A bicycle can't stand alone because it is two-tired. & Dreamer Doll (Guide Dawggie) Newport, Oregon N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup rclark0276@... http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Good after this is for ................ You said Medicare pays for 80% of the cost of the batteries.....how do you go about getting information on that. Thank you as you can tell I'm new to this, this is my frist time here. I've just had my implant on Feb 24th and my hook up is Monday March 27th. Thank you Patsy > > Yes Medicare will cover 80% of the cost of not only CI batteries but > parts for the CI, as well as repairs. > > *---* *---* *---* *---* *---* > A bicycle can't stand alone because it is two-tired. > & Dreamer Doll (Guide Dawggie) > Newport, Oregon > N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup > rclark0276@... > http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 I have yet to see this reimbursement when purchasing through Cochlear Corp. Cochlear Corp has been trying for over a year to get me reimbursement for several $100+ sets of batteries, plus dri and store brix, plus several other things I've purchased in the past 18 months. I got one check from Medicare for $12 and that was it. Best to check with others before you plan on this $$ coming back to you. Pam ----- Original Message ----- From: Yes Medicare will cover 80% of the cost of not only CI batteries but parts for the CI, as well as repairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Do you mean the kind of insurance that would cover your CI if you lost it or anything happened to it or it malfunctioned? The kind that covers beyond the warranty? Let me know if you find some. Thanks! Pam ----- Original Message ----- From: day_42_day I am going on three wonderful years with my CI. The warrenty for Cochlear is 3 years, and that time is running out. I was wondering if anyone knows of insurance that I can get for my CI. Thank you, Vickie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Hi Pam. Just a note regarding the Dri-Briks. I mentioned to my Audie at Kaiser that I needed some. She wasn't sure if it was covered by my Senior Advantage, but referred me to a website www.hearingplanet.com . I bought 4 of them for $11.60. At that price, I really don't care whether they are covered or not! If she finds they are covered, I'll buy them thru Kaiser next time. Four will last me a year or more. coronacrone <coronacrone@...> wrote: I have yet to see this reimbursement when purchasing through Cochlear Corp. Cochlear Corp has been trying for over a year to get me reimbursement for several $100+ sets of batteries, plus dri and store brix, plus several other things I've purchased in the past 18 months. I got one check from Medicare for $12 and that was it. Best to check with others before you plan on this $$ coming back to you. Pam ----- Original Message ----- From: Yes Medicare will cover 80% of the cost of not only CI batteries but parts for the CI, as well as repairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Thanks I'll check into this website you sent. Appreciatively, Pam ----- Original Message ----- From: Irwin Starr Hi Pam. Just a note regarding the Dri-Briks. I mentioned to my Audie at Kaiser that I needed some. She wasn't sure if it was covered by my Senior Advantage, but referred me to a website www.hearingplanet.com . I bought 4 of them for $11.60. At that price, I really don't care whether they are covered or not! If she finds they are covered, I'll buy them thru Kaiser next time. Four will last me a year or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 Pam, Call Medicare and ask if Coclear Corp is filing your claim for the charges under durable medical supplies. If they are filing just as medical supplies - Medicare will not cover them. Get Cochlear Corp. to refile the claim showing that the charges are for durable medical supplies. Roxie > > I have yet to see this reimbursement when purchasing through Cochlear Corp. Cochlear Corp has been trying for over a year to get me reimbursement for several $100+ sets of batteries, plus dri and store brix, plus several other things I've purchased in the past 18 months. I got one check from Medicare for $12 and that was it. > > Best to check with others before you plan on this $$ coming back to you. > > Pam > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > > > Yes Medicare will cover 80% of the cost of not only CI batteries but > parts for the CI, as well as repairs. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 Patsy, Order your batteries thru Cochlear and if you do it online, you will need to download a form to fill out and mail to Cochlear. Yes you do have to pay up front and them wait for the reimbursement from Medicare. It will take time, I am still waiting for my reimbursement from my order in January. *---* *---* *---* *---* *---* The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending; and to have the two as close together as possible. -- Burns & Dreamer Doll (Guide Dawggie) Newport, Oregon N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup rclark0276@... http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 This is exactly what I did twice (through Cochlear) and still no reimbursement from Medicare for over a year. How do you rate ? Pam ----- Original Message ----- From: Patsy, Order your batteries thru Cochlear and if you do it online, you will need to download a form to fill out and mail to Cochlear. Yes you do have to pay up front and them wait for the reimbursement from Medicare. It will take time, I am still waiting for my reimbursement from my order in January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 Thanks Roxie, Sorry, I really can't call anyone yet. That is and hear them clearly.. lol! I do know how to dial a phone but so far don't do very well trying to understand the person on the other end when they answer. I've emailed and emailed and keep getting told the claim has been filed with the correct terminology yet nothing comes in the mail and it's been more than a year now. I know it should be faster than that. Pam ----- Original Message ----- From: roxdiann Pam, Call Medicare and ask if Coclear Corp is filing your claim for the charges under durable medical supplies. If they are filing just as medical supplies - Medicare will not cover them. Get Cochlear Corp. to refile the claim showing that the charges are for durable medical supplies. Roxie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 Hi Pam, If you can not call Medicare - at one time you should have received a Medicare Summary Notice, I believe you said you received $12.00 for a refund for something. Ok, if Cochlear Corp filed your claim correctly it should show on the Medicare Summary Notice why payment was denied or paid. On the Medicare Summary Notice there will be a Customer Service Information area with the mailng address you need to send them a letter. Just tell them what has happened and you want to be reimbursed for the charges and you do not know how Cochlear Corp. is handling your claim for durable medical equipment and you are unable to communicate by phone. Someone mentioned on the other forum that there is a relay service that is free on the internet it is www.i711.com you might be able to use this service to contact Medicare. You can read about it on their website. Check out the relay service it might be very useful to you. I did not know until yesterday that they had any such thing on the internet. Tried it and it works. If you are a Medicare receipient Medicare will pay 80% of repairs and for durable medical equipment. I do not know if this will be of use to you about the phone. When I try to use the phone including my cell, just using the t-mic everyone I talk to I can just barely hear. If I put my t-coil on I can talk forever. With me there is a 95% improvement with the phone using the t-coil. I am in a study and certain guidelines are set for my mapping - this might have something to do with the difference between the t-mic and the t-coil. Hope this will be of some help to you. Roxie > > Thanks Roxie, > > Sorry, I really can't call anyone yet. That is and hear them clearly.. lol! I do know how to dial a phone but so far don't do very well trying to understand the person on the other end when they answer. > > I've emailed and emailed and keep getting told the claim has been filed with the correct terminology yet nothing comes in the mail and it's been more than a year now. I know it should be faster than that. > > Pam > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: roxdiann > > Pam, > > Call Medicare and ask if Coclear Corp is filing your claim for the > charges under durable medical supplies. If they are filing just as > medical supplies - Medicare will not cover them. Get Cochlear Corp. > to refile the claim showing that the charges are for durable medical > supplies. > > Roxie > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 Thanks Roxie, The medicare summary note that came in the mail with the $12 said the " rest of the claim was denied " because it was a " duplicate claim " . I contacted Cochlear immediately and they said that was a mistake and they would resubmit. That was last Fall and I've heard nothing since. I think my particular ss number must have been turned over to 4th grade students or something.. thus got totally fouled up. As for using the relay to call any big insurance company (CMS is huge!) I haven't found the relay useful. One starts out with high hopes and dials the number but then with all the push botton stuff you have to go thru ( " if this call is about a claim press 1, if this call is about medications press 2, if this call is about long term care press 3 " etc etc) by the time the relay operator reads all the options we've missed the window of opportunity and have to dial in again. We might press the right number this time only to hear three rings and then be greeted by 10 new choices at the other end so have to dial in again and on and on til a person's day is spent or you have a terrific neck ache. lol! Can you tell I hate the relay?? lmao! BUT, that said I will keep your advice in mind and consider it. I appreciate the time you spent helping me. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 It would probably be canderson@... In a message dated 3/26/2006 12:43:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, rclark0276@... writes: Pam, A year is too long, get a hold of Cheryl , she is in Reimbursement at Cochlear. Someone here on the list should have her email address. Put the pressure on her to help resolve this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 Pam, A year is too long, get a hold of Cheryl , she is in Reimbursement at Cochlear. Someone here on the list should have her email address. Put the pressure on her to help resolve this. *---* *---* *---* *---* *---* Do married people live longer than single people or does it just SEEM longer? & Dreamer Doll (Guide Dawggie) Newport, Oregon N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup rclark0276@... http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 Pam, Dunno if this will work, but call the main number, connect to the main contact and once you get a live human, insist that you not be put on hold or anything. Yeah I hate those freaking menu systems too. *---* *---* *---* *---* *---* I was in the first submarine. Instead of a periscope, they had a kaleidoscope. " We're surrounded. " & Dreamer Doll (Guide Dawggie) Newport, Oregon N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup rclark0276@... http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 Thanks for this contact information. I will get in touch with Cheryl at Cochlear.. Pam ----- Original Message ----- From: Ci92000@... It would probably be canderson@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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