Guest guest Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 We had two failed Hanger Bands before we went to Cranial Tech. By failed, I mean they just couldn't get it to fit properly. You can see pics on the last page of the S folder under Shane. The second one was actually far worse. Even when we worked together, both my husband and I could barely get it open enough to get it on our son's head. We didn't get to Cranial Tech until he was 9 months old. IMHO the difference between the two products is very significant. There is a weight difference as well as the amount the helmet is opened on top. Also, the DOCBand fit was near perfect right from the start. My only regret is waiting so long to get to CT. My son's growth slowed dramatically after 9 months. I hope that this information helps you make your decision. Shane's Mommy DOCBand Grad 10/10/08 > > My 7 month old, was recently evaluated at Cranial Tech for his > plagio. However, our insurance is denying Cranial Tech (United Health > Care) b/c it is out of network. They have said they will cover a helmet > from Hanger orthotics. Has anyone else had this issue? > I was really looking forward to working with CT, the staff and Dr. was > great. I had never really heard of Hanger before UHC told me about > them. Are there any differences between the 2 helmets? The people at > Hanger said they are identical. However, the prices are extrement > different (Hanger is much cheaper) I am just trying to find out if a > Hanger at helmet will be just as successful. I do not want to cut costs > at the expense of the shape of my son's head. Any words of advice??? > > Lyndsi > Mom to , 7 months and moderate plagio > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Hi Lyndsi- I can see you've gotten quite a lot of feedback already. I just wanted to say that we went with CT even though they were out of network for us and nearly 3 hours away. We have pretty good insurance and the STARBand was covered at 90% because they were in network, but I felt more confident going to CT, which would only be covered 75%. I know I'm very lucky to have had out of network coverage at all, so take it for what it's worth, but I highly recommend CT. I think it would help, with all the feedback you're getting about Hanger, to post your location. Maybe someone has been to your exact Hanger ortho and can really help. Jake-2 (DOCBand Grad 9/19/08) Jordan-4.5 > > My 7 month old, was recently evaluated at Cranial Tech for his > plagio. However, our insurance is denying Cranial Tech (United Health > Care) b/c it is out of network. They have said they will cover a helmet > from Hanger orthotics. Has anyone else had this issue? > I was really looking forward to working with CT, the staff and Dr. was > great. I had never really heard of Hanger before UHC told me about > them. Are there any differences between the 2 helmets? The people at > Hanger said they are identical. However, the prices are extrement > different (Hanger is much cheaper) I am just trying to find out if a > Hanger at helmet will be just as successful. I do not want to cut costs > at the expense of the shape of my son's head. Any words of advice??? > > Lyndsi > Mom to , 7 months and moderate plagio > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Ditto!We use ct and paid all out of pocket for the piece of mind. Good luckSent via BlackBerry by AT&TFrom: "" <nwilkens2275@...>Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:08:39 -0000<Plagiocephaly >Subject: Re: Hanger vs DOC Band??? Hi Lyndsi- I can see you've gotten quite a lot of feedback already. I just wanted to say that we went with CT even though they were out of network for us and nearly 3 hours away. We have pretty good insurance and the STARBand was covered at 90% because they were in network, but I felt more confident going to CT, which would only be covered 75%. I know I'm very lucky to have had out of network coverage at all, so take it for what it's worth, but I highly recommend CT. I think it would help, with all the feedback you're getting about Hanger, to post your location. Maybe someone has been to your exact Hanger ortho and can really help. Jake-2 (DOCBand Grad 9/19/08) Jordan-4.5 > > My 7 month old, was recently evaluated at Cranial Tech for his > plagio. However, our insurance is denying Cranial Tech (United Health > Care) b/c it is out of network. They have said they will cover a helmet > from Hanger orthotics. Has anyone else had this issue? > I was really looking forward to working with CT, the staff and Dr. was > great. I had never really heard of Hanger before UHC told me about > them. Are there any differences between the 2 helmets? The people at > Hanger said they are identical. However, the prices are extrement > different (Hanger is much cheaper) I am just trying to find out if a > Hanger at helmet will be just as successful. I do not want to cut costs > at the expense of the shape of my son's head. Any words of advice??? > > Lyndsi > Mom to , 7 months and moderate plagio > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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