Comment by JeffreySF on July 14, 2008 at 11:07pm

I know you can use the term "Crainial Prosthesis" on your Federal Tax Return under medical expenses.

Sorry I couldn't be more help.

Jeff

Comment by Lee on July 15, 2008 at 1:26am

I already did that...they gave me $500 though...and I know for a fact that they covered someone in NY State.....Im just not sure what she had to do.

Comment by Lori D. on July 15, 2008 at 8:35am

I definitely would get a letter from your doctor-restating your position. Good luck. I never have an easy time of it with United...with anything!!

Comment by Mandy on July 15, 2008 at 9:20am

My insurance sucked, too. They wouldn't even cover any of my dermatologist visits saying that the steroid injections were cosmetic surgery.

Comment by Lee on July 16, 2008 at 3:36am

I did try the psych. approach in my letter. I really thought that the info I sent would be enough. I think I have to get a letter from my doctor. My coworker had a good idea. She said have the doctor write a letter saying Im allergic to the material in any other kind of wig...or it irritates my scalp...ect.

Comment by Lee on July 21, 2008 at 12:51am

Thanks Felicia and Kerri...I did participate in registry already. I also tried the NAAF ins. packet. The only thing I am missing is a letter from my doctor. Hopefully, he can write a letter stating I need a prosthesis...not a wig. Thats all I can do is keep trying! And I will!! ; )

Comment by Prayer on August 8, 2008 at 8:56am

The letter from the dermatologist must state that you need a full cranial hair prothesis, my healthcare provided has paid for several with this letter. Make sure it does not mention anything about a wig.

Comment by Nezz on August 28, 2008 at 9:35pm

Hi, there, I can't really help with this at all, but I'm glad I've found the topic to vent my anger with the health care system!
It's so ridiculous! How can they say this is cosmetic for gods sake!
Having a boob job is cosmetic surgery and i've heard of a few people that have had them done free on the NHS (british medical system).
I'm trying to try the psych aproach over here.
Good luck with that!
xxxx

Comment by Lee on October 2, 2008 at 4:25am

just an update....I appealed...and they STILL will not give me any $$ towards this. Im running out of options. I don't know how I will have enough $$ to get these wigs every few years ; (

Comment by Lee on October 8, 2008 at 4:49am

update #2...looks like Im getting somewhere!! They agreed to give me $500 a year for the same prosthetic (should last 3-5 yrs), so this is better than nothing...pretty happy with this ; ) I just hope they dont give me probs when I resubmit claim in Jan....but I have proof...the guys name and my case #. So...there is hope!!

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