Recent content by DeafDavidsMom

Healthnet does cover CI batteries. It took a bit of pushing them to get it straight, because at first they told me no, but I now have a letter of benefits stating: Unlimited number of CI batteries are fully covered under the Prosthesis benefit. Hope this helps other to investigate this option

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Awesome News that I hope helps others too I was able to get my insurance company to send me a letter of benefits. I have the lowest of the lowest of health insurance. The letter states that we have full coverage access to an unlimited amount of CI batteries under our prosthesis benefits...

I received 2 rechargeable batteries with his Cochlear Nucleus 5. I was told by my HMO that batteries are covered. I find it very hard to believe and have asked for that in writing. Does anyone get their batteries covered by their HMO? Also to answer the question about being in the AVT...

Does anyone know of a place to purchase rechargeable CI batteries for less than 200+ dollars that the BIG companies charge? Would be most helpful. Also please share experience with getting insurance to help pay. Have Healthnet HMO. Thanks kindly to all. My son David was implanted Dec 3rd...