I don't know but this is just me thinking based on some of my personal
experiences with using power chairs and other assistive technology devices,
but I would feel that they would be more interested in providing people with
better solutions instead of having to pay for future maintenance.  

Thanks, 
Anthony 
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Magenta Raine
Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 5:53 PM
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Subject: Re: Power chair question

I'd sure like to know if they say the same about a prosthetic leg?!! geez!

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> [Original Message]
> From: Mike Collis <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 4/1/2006 8:43:08 AM
> Subject: Re: Power chair question
>
> 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
>
>