tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787246892905439456.post8963731252739229163..comments2023-09-01T03:18:25.568-07:00Comments on Lone Star Family: How can you deny this beautiful face?Lone Star Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00060405989789510289noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787246892905439456.post-48523426390341674922009-06-24T22:11:02.041-07:002009-06-24T22:11:02.041-07:00We fought the same battle and won! We wrote our o...We fought the same battle and won! We wrote our own appeal letter, included the most recent research supporting bilateral implants, etc. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you want a copy of our letter, recent research, etc. It is an emotional rollercoaster, but you will get it covered!<br /><br />And, pilot caps were our only saving grace along with bonnets, but that won't work for your little guy! Good luck and you will be in our prayers!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12791422373977847267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787246892905439456.post-57413807519961266492009-06-22T11:57:27.632-07:002009-06-22T11:57:27.632-07:00Helen, he is absolutely precious! Will be keeping ...Helen, he is absolutely precious! Will be keeping you guys in our prayers as you embark on this long, tough journey....<br />:) juliejulieruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17313909458093642228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787246892905439456.post-68975300787038281812009-06-20T19:17:38.222-07:002009-06-20T19:17:38.222-07:00You're right... hearing aids on a baby are not...You're right... hearing aids on a baby are not that much fun. But it will be worth it in the end. Get yourself a pilot cap by Hanna Andersson. They work wonders! I might even have an extra one to send you, if you're interested.<br /><br />Have you considered applying for medical assistance? I don't know how it works in Texas, but in PA, all children with hearing loss under the age of 18, regardless of financial need, are covered by medical assistance. Our private insurance also pays for nothing - hearing aids, audiologist visits, CI surgery - nothing. It's "not medically necessary"... until someone close to them is born deaf. But MA has paid for everything, and we have yet to see a bill. So thankful! <br /><br />If you continue to have problems, contact the Let Them Hear Foundation. Although I've never worked with them, I've heard they've done many wonderful things.PolyglotMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10359518388037465144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787246892905439456.post-8280745415666517582009-06-20T06:56:17.259-07:002009-06-20T06:56:17.259-07:00I'm sorry to hear your insurance won't eve...I'm sorry to hear your insurance won't even pay for the cochlear implants. If you go that route, let me know when it's time to start the process. I may have some resources to help you. I have collected some research and have access to research other families have collected in support of bilateral cochlear implants and the fact that they are MEDICALLY NECESSARY. I'll help any way I can. I just can't believe some insurance companies are still denying coverage for CIs. Ridiculous!Lily's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15784536164131789981noreply@blogger.com