I know, Mike.  If you want me to rant on, (about this) please let me know 
and I'll do so.  Kathy Jo












>From: Mike Collis <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Cerebral Palsy List <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Power chair question
>Date: Sat, 1 Apr 2006 11:42:08 -0500
>
>No, basically it's because one size can't fit all needs.   I wish Medicare
>and Medical Assistance did not have the stupid proviso in their regulations
>which states that they will only pay for the powerchair for home use only,
>not to have a life outside of home.  They are, in effect, holding people
>prisoner by not allowing them to get the type of chair suitable for outdoor
>as well as indoor use.   ----Rant mode off now...
>
>Mike
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Cerebral Palsy List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
>Anthony Arnold
>Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 9:22 PM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Power chair question
>
>Mike,
>
>I'm not sure if I know what I'm talking about and wanting whatever answer
>to, but however the majority of us know that sometimes private insurance
>companies like Blue Cross Blue Shield are much more willing to buy a better
>quality of power chair compared to the power chair that Medical Assistance
>is willing to purchase.  With this in mind, is this why companies have to
>produce various series?
>
>Thanks,
>Anthony
>Visit my website at www.anthonyarnold.net
>
>

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