I'd sure like to know if they say the same about a prosthetic leg?!! geez! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [log in to unmask] Come visit my new store! I now carry tee shirts and other items! http://www.cafepress.com/TamarMag visit my Blog at; http://tamarmag-newsletters.blogspot.com/ > [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 > >