Anyone here is considering about getting an CI?

Boult said:
we have been through this before in other thread which I mentioned "facial retardation" not "mental retardation" :dunno:
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Well in that case, we are talking about facial nerve paralysis...a whole different thing altogether. Of course, there is a risk with that but they have facial nerve monitors to reduce this risk to almost a nonexistent level.
 
Good luck to consider to get an CI... Hope the journey will goes well for ya...

One of my real life friend is considering to get CI, so i will support her if she wanna to get it...
 
sr171soars said:
As for the first item, speech can get better and reading lips is actually easier if you can hear sounds to go along with it.


As for the second... *Scratching my head!* Something sure doesn't sound right here. The last thing a CI will do is effect anybody's intelligence. A CI has no impact on the brain itself beyond transmitting information to the brain. The surgery doesn't touch the brain either. I only thing I can think of is that you have additional issues like high blood pressure or a stroke risk. If you are reasonable healthy, then the risks are very small as in any surgery done on anybody which is why you sign those waver forms...
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Doctor said that something that behind of the ears which isn't something that right for CI or support CI, I'm not sure what he mean by that. :dunno:
 
Where's Fragmenter? Didn't he have his evaluation appointment scheduled for around now? I wonder how it went?
 
Sweetheart said:
Doctor said that something that behind of the ears which isn't something that right for CI or support CI, I'm not sure what he mean by that. :dunno:
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Oh well, that is why they are called doctors! They are supposed to know these things. Thanks for the clarification.
 
Yes Medicaid will cover it..I don't think Medicare will but I think only cover the surgery not the devices etc.

You can check with your social worker to check that out.

Good Luck!

LuciaDisturbed said:
I'd get CI's but I am not sure Medicaid/Medicare will cover it since I am over 21...*shrugs*
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LakeTahoe said:
Yes Medicaid will cover it..I don't think Medicare will but I think only cover the surgery not the devices etc.

You can check with your social worker to check that out.

Good Luck!
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LOL I don't have a social worker....
 
LakeTahoe said:
Yes Medicaid will cover it..I don't think Medicare will but I think only cover the surgery not the devices etc.

You can check with your social worker to check that out.

Good Luck!
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Medicare and Medicaid does cover surgery and devices.

I have posted this several times over the years.

http://listen-up.org/implant.htm
http://www.cochlear.org/sys-tmpl/door/

As for Medicare, one needs to have both Part A and B enrolled.

With Medicare, one can enroll into a "Medicare Advantage" that Medicare works with several HMO insurances
http://www.medicare.gov/Choices/Overview.asp
 
R2D2 said:
Where's Fragmenter? Didn't he have his evaluation appointment scheduled for around now? I wonder how it went?
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:) It's this Tuesday. I'm impressed!

Our son's operation is just seven days away from today! Almost six.

It's been stressful for me but I'm handling it allright.
 
Fragmenter said:
:) It's this Tuesday. I'm impressed!

Our son's operation is just seven days away from today! Almost six.

It's been stressful for me but I'm handling it allright.
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Good luck with your son's operation and everything.. I will pray for your son and the speedy recovery from the surgery.. :)
 
Fragmenter said:
:) It's this Tuesday. I'm impressed!

Our son's operation is just seven days away from today! Almost six.

It's been stressful for me but I'm handling it allright.
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Awww it's completely understandable to be stressed...it's your baby boy! And having your own evaluation appointment just a few days apart it would be enough to make anyone's blood pressure get going. I really hope the operation goes smoothly and that your own evaluation yields some positive results. Will be thinking of your family next week!!
 
Fragmenter said:
:) It's this Tuesday. I'm impressed!

Our son's operation is just seven days away from today! Almost six.

It's been stressful for me but I'm handling it allright.
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I know the feeling.
Look at it with anticipation, not fear!

I'll be thinking about the both of you.
 
Fragmenter said:
:) It's this Tuesday. I'm impressed!

Our son's operation is just seven days away from today! Almost six.

It's been stressful for me but I'm handling it allright.
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Best success for your son's operation! He'll be just fine. I can understand the feelings of stress especially if it is your own child.
 
Oh okay. I'll have to contact them. But I don't have medicaid till I have to reapply. Probably later this winter I will reapply. I am not really in hurry to get CI though. :)

Boult said:
Medicare and Medicaid does cover surgery and devices.

I have posted this several times over the years.

http://listen-up.org/implant.htm
http://www.cochlear.org/sys-tmpl/door/

As for Medicare, one needs to have both Part A and B enrolled.

With Medicare, one can enroll into a "Medicare Advantage" that Medicare works with several HMO insurances
http://www.medicare.gov/Choices/Overview.asp
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I want to get a CI, I just don't have any insurance so I can't. Hopefully one day I'll have the insurance and I'll be able to get one.
 
Just read the third page of this thread. Thank you, guys, I appreciate your thoughts and prayers!

I will be sure to update everyone when things aren't hectic anymore.

Keep us all in your prayers.
 
Cheri said:
shocked? speechless? :giggle:
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Congrats to Cheri and Angel to have CI... few yrs ago i did researched about CI for me and found out that Medicare will pay some and other HMO will pay the rest... but I was chickened out.....

again i am going to try again soon as soon i discuss with medicare and HMO to see if they will help.... when i go seeing ENT to see if i am candidate..... I will let you know sooner or later

SxyPorkie :ugh2:
 
SxyPorkie said:
Congrats to Cheri and Angel to have CI... few yrs ago i did researched about CI for me and found out that Medicare will pay some and other HMO will pay the rest... but I was chickened out.....

again i am going to try again soon as soon i discuss with medicare and HMO to see if they will help.... when i go seeing ENT to see if i am candidate..... I will let you know sooner or later

SxyPorkie :ugh2:
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Wow! I'll be thinking of you as you go through this and hoping that if you decide that a CI is the right choice for you that there is no problem with Medicare funding.
 
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