Post by peilynne on Jun 27, 2008 8:55:41 GMT -6
Hi, I'm just wondering what types of support are available to sci survivors in the US? Both of my surgeries were covered through our national medicare system, as well as 8 months of hospital stays. My private insurance Blue Cross covered 100 per cent of my electric chair, 10500, as well as 100 % of my hospital bed and mattress. We have a provincial program that is also funding my manual wheelchair and commode 100%. My insurance covers my meds, I pay 5.00 a prescription. I also receive home care, a nurse, three times a week to help with my showers and dressing, and this is a free provincial service. I'm covered under my private insurance for weekends home care as well as foot care.