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CommentAuthorTigger59
CommentTime Dec 15th 2009
In January of 2009, I was researching for a new power BTE hearing aid. The Audi at Costco hearing aids talked me into looking into the BAHA. It took about 5 months to get the appointment with the only ENT doc in town that works with cochlear BAHA's. The Doc said I was a good candidate for bilateral BAHA's.. Insurance said No way on first try.. Then approved of the procedure after being encouraged to do so by the..... Insurance helper group (OPPS, I forgot their name).
On the day before the procedure I was told that they were only doing the BAHA on right ear. I will have to apply to do the other ear latter. So Oct 9, 2009 I had the procedure for the abutment. Dec 9th, picked up the BP 100.
On the day before the procedure I was told that they were only doing the BAHA on right ear. I will have to apply to do the other ear latter. So Oct 9, 2009 I had the procedure for the abutment. Dec 9th, picked up the BP 100.
CommentAuthorSerenity
CommentTime Dec 9th 2009
Sparky and I have the same Doc., But went to different hospitals... my hospital was around $16,000. Same for the rest. My so far isn't going to be covered by insurance, but I'm working on that! I have Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
CommentAuthorMarisaM
CommentTime Nov 16th 2009
Thanks Kencutus and Sparkysmurf7, that is exactly the kind of information I am looking for. It's helpful and I hope more people can answer this question. I'm considering Keiser, still researching it.
CommentAuthorSparkysmurf7
CommentTime Nov 13th 2009
I had my surgery in Sept. of this year. Just got the bills. Hospital - $21,340.00 which includes the baha. My Surgeon - $4,300.00 Anastesiologist - ? haven't got that bill yet. I imagine around a thousand, that's what my previous bill was. Carrier was Meritain-First choice Health. Out of pocket I am paying about $3,500.00 The cost of the BAHA I think is around $6,500.00 I started the process in around April and was ready to go with all pre-auths by July. The BP100 is rockin!!! I would go through it again in a heartbeat. Worth every penny ;D
CommentAuthorKencutus
CommentTime Nov 13th 2009
Everyone is different so I will tell my side here. I have Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois. It took me 4 years to win my case against the insurance company. They like to play hardball with it's clients. I finally had my first surgery almost a year ago in December. I only had to pay my co-payment of $100 to the hospital for the surgery and everything else was covered 100% (For Baha, doctor, hospital, and surgery. My second surgery was in June of this year and I have bilateral Bahas, now. It was covered 100% and still had to pay my deductible of $100. I got my insurance thru my employer where I pay $145 a month from my paychecks. So, it really depends on where you are and what's available in your area. Hope this helps and good luck in your journey.
CommentAuthorMarisaM
CommentTime Nov 13th 2009
I want to get a Baha but I do not have insurance. Please share with me your experience so I can chose a good insurance company.
Who was your carrier?
Did they cover the surgery?
After co-pay, deductible paid, co-insurance, etc. What did you actually pay for your aid?
How long was the process (in months/years), from your first Audiologist appt, referring you out to discuss the Baha, to your surgery date?
Who was your carrier?
Did they cover the surgery?
After co-pay, deductible paid, co-insurance, etc. What did you actually pay for your aid?
How long was the process (in months/years), from your first Audiologist appt, referring you out to discuss the Baha, to your surgery date?
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