Does Ins ever pay for software?

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lanndi
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Does Ins ever pay for software?

Post by lanndi » Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:09 am

Something I read somewhere on here (how's that for accuracy?!) led me to think you should have your doc prescribe the software. From other reading, I thought it was up to each of us to go out and get the software on our own.

What benefits are there from having doc prescribe software? Does insurance sometimes pay for it?
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Re: Does Ins ever pay for software?

Post by yardbird » Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:26 am

This might be a question for your insurance company. I know in my own case, the insurance company claims the software is "not medically necessary" and they won't pay a cent for it.

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Re: Does Ins ever pay for software?

Post by Wulfman » Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:33 am

It's EXTREMELY RARE that they will. I've only read of a couple of people that managed it (in 4 years). The problem is, there's no insurance code for it......and they don't pay for things that aren't coded.

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Re: Does Ins ever pay for software?

Post by LinkC » Mon Jun 01, 2009 3:59 pm

The question is....does ANYONE pay for any software anymore?

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Re: Does Ins ever pay for software?

Post by El Pap » Tue Jun 02, 2009 6:14 am

LinkC wrote:The question is....does ANYONE pay for any software anymore?
I most certainly did -- out of pocket, with no help from insurance. If you didn't pay for yours, you should be ashamed of yourself.

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Re: Does Ins ever pay for software?

Post by JRI » Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:21 am

El Pap wrote:
LinkC wrote:The question is....does ANYONE pay for any software anymore?
I most certainly did -- out of pocket, with no help from insurance. If you didn't pay for yours, you should be ashamed of yourself.
Same here. I wouldn't hold my breath but maybe the prices would come down if the manufacturers knew their software was paid for instead of pirated.

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