What you probably don't know is that insurance coverage for Cute's StarBand Therapy Helmet was initially declined. We researched it (a lot of helpful information can be found at www.capsforkids.com) and appealed the decision, but because we knew that Cute needed the treatment, we proceeded with the treatment even though we knew that that we may be stuck with a considerable bill if our appeal was declined.
Last week when we went in for a check-up, they notified us that our Insurance had accepted our appeal and was paying for Cute's StarBand Helmet. Needless to say, we are very relieved. Because of our experience and, #1. knowing that their may be other parents in this situation and #2, this is a public blog that is searched by google, we've decided to post our appeal letter to allow other parents to benefit from our experience. Hopefully this will help another family to get proper insurance coverage and be able to provide treatment for their infant in need.
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Hi Ryan! My almost 9 months old son needs to start with helmet therapy (at the moment our family lives in Macedonia, we don't have possibility to get treatment here - the closest scanner point is in Germany and our insurance won't cover any of the costs - so you can imagine, treatment itself, airplains and hotel accomodation :-( costs are going to be sky high but what can we do - his head shape is quite bad). I was just wondering how it went with Cute's little head? First hand parents experience would be more than useful before we leave for Germany (we have appointment in mid August). And one more thing - how old was your baby and how long she needed to wear the helmet. Thanks a lot for your reply. All the best,
Marina
Hi Marina this is Ryans wife. I would be happy to answer any questions you have. what's your email so I can answer your questions?
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