Guest guest Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 You made a good decision with going ahead with CT. Not to say that Orthomeria isn't a good company, but there seems to be far less fit issues, skill level errors and general complaints (on this board)then with Cranial Technologies. I would still try to appeal with your insurance company though. It certainly can't hurt even if they give you alot of crap about choosing out of network. As you probably have seen in our files is alot of insurance help. Please feel free to vent or ramble whenever you feel the need Good luck with the casting and fitting. Crista-Grayslake, IL Mom to -10 mo old-DOCGrad Friday! brachy --- In Plagiocephaly , " camilledc77 " <camille_dc@h...> wrote: > I posted last week regarding whether to choose the Starband > which was provided by an in-network company (even though my > insurance has initially denied coverage for the band) or to go > with the DOC band which is out of network. My husband and I felt > more comfortable with Cranial Technologies who provides the > DOC band and have decided to go with that. My husband is > convinced that we would not win an appeal if we went with the in- > network provider however I am just sick to my stomach thinking > about the 3000 debt I am incurring now. I know once we just get > the process started I will feel better...there will be no possibility > of turning back but until our appt on Wednesday for the casting...I > am just one big ball of nerves. I really hope we made the right > decision. I know I am rambling...I just had to get it off my > chest...my husband is tired of hearing about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 You're doing the right thing. The important thing is to get the process started and get on with it. I know for me the indecision is the worst and now that part is done. I'm sure you'll be happy with the DOC Band!!!! Feel free to vent away!!! Deb and DOC Grad 8/23/04 > I posted last week regarding whether to choose the Starband > which was provided by an in-network company (even though my > insurance has initially denied coverage for the band) or to go > with the DOC band which is out of network. My husband and I felt > more comfortable with Cranial Technologies who provides the > DOC band and have decided to go with that. My husband is > convinced that we would not win an appeal if we went with the in- > network provider however I am just sick to my stomach thinking > about the 3000 debt I am incurring now. I know once we just get > the process started I will feel better...there will be no possibility > of turning back but until our appt on Wednesday for the casting...I > am just one big ball of nerves. I really hope we made the right > decision. I know I am rambling...I just had to get it off my > chest...my husband is tired of hearing about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 I concur that you made a very good decision. You won't regret it, I guarantee it. We also were denied and were ready to pay $2800 for a Star. Yeah, debt stinks but it will get paid off and again no regrets when you see the results. Do you have Discover Card? At least we got 1% back! LOL! Actually, we did win our appeal and were paid $1,400 from insurance. Fight it and you may win. You never know. Perhaps you can give a good justification for going out of network. I did (but again, for a Star, not a DOC). Feel free to vent ANYTIME. Best wishes, Sue Colin F. 11 mos. StarBand 6/29 Buffalo, NY --- In Plagiocephaly , " camilledc77 " <camille_dc@h...> wrote: > I posted last week regarding whether to choose the Starband > which was provided by an in-network company (even though my > insurance has initially denied coverage for the band) or to go > with the DOC band which is out of network. My husband and I felt > more comfortable with Cranial Technologies who provides the > DOC band and have decided to go with that. My husband is > convinced that we would not win an appeal if we went with the in- > network provider however I am just sick to my stomach thinking > about the 3000 debt I am incurring now. I know once we just get > the process started I will feel better...there will be no possibility > of turning back but until our appt on Wednesday for the casting...I > am just one big ball of nerves. I really hope we made the right > decision. I know I am rambling...I just had to get it off my > chest...my husband is tired of hearing about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 Hi Camille, I also agree you made a great decision! Believe me, I was also a ball of nerves going into this. We chose to go with the DOC band as well, so now we drive over 2 hours each week and also paid about $3000. (Not covered by my insurance). My daughter has had her band a little over a week and is doing great! Like you said, once the process is started things get easier. The waiting is the worst! I put the band on one of my " rewards " credit cards as well, that helps some. In the long run it will all be worth it!! Hang in there! Laurie (mom of - DOC band 8/04) Plagiocephaly , " camilledc77 " <camille_dc@h...> wrote: > I posted last week regarding whether to choose the Starband > which was provided by an in-network company (even though my > insurance has initially denied coverage for the band) or to go > with the DOC band which is out of network. My husband and I felt > more comfortable with Cranial Technologies who provides the > DOC band and have decided to go with that. My husband is > convinced that we would not win an appeal if we went with the in- > network provider however I am just sick to my stomach thinking > about the 3000 debt I am incurring now. I know once we just get > the process started I will feel better...there will be no possibility > of turning back but until our appt on Wednesday for the casting...I > am just one big ball of nerves. I really hope we made the right > decision. I know I am rambling...I just had to get it off my > chest...my husband is tired of hearing about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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