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Amy's Blog on Dr. Warwick
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>amy</b></i>
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>anonymous</b></i>
Amy, just wondering if you are considering getting the Resp. vest since he says it is so much better? My daughter has had The Vest for a year now, she got it just before the respiritech one came out and I REALLY wish we had known about the Resp. one and gotten it instead...maybe in a few years or if we switch insurance companies we can get it??</end quote></div>
My Respirtech Vest is on order.
I happen to have insurance through my company that covers the Vest pretty well. We'll see how much it ends up being...but they have a payment plan in case my co-pay is really high. But I dont' think it will be.</end quote></div>
Amy, did this same insurance pay for the original Vest that you have and now they are willing to pay for the Resp. vest without blinking an eye? Man that's good insurance. I had to go through so many appeals to get the vest covered, which in the end they did but I can't believe they would pay for another vest version for me.
I do now have a different insurance company than I did when I received the vest. Would I have to disclose to the new insurance that I own the vest? Do you know if the Resp vest people work on getting coverage approved like the vest people did?
I am learing a lot from your experience. Thanks for sharing.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>anonymous</b></i>
Amy, just wondering if you are considering getting the Resp. vest since he says it is so much better? My daughter has had The Vest for a year now, she got it just before the respiritech one came out and I REALLY wish we had known about the Resp. one and gotten it instead...maybe in a few years or if we switch insurance companies we can get it??</end quote></div>
My Respirtech Vest is on order.
I happen to have insurance through my company that covers the Vest pretty well. We'll see how much it ends up being...but they have a payment plan in case my co-pay is really high. But I dont' think it will be.</end quote></div>
Amy, did this same insurance pay for the original Vest that you have and now they are willing to pay for the Resp. vest without blinking an eye? Man that's good insurance. I had to go through so many appeals to get the vest covered, which in the end they did but I can't believe they would pay for another vest version for me.
I do now have a different insurance company than I did when I received the vest. Would I have to disclose to the new insurance that I own the vest? Do you know if the Resp vest people work on getting coverage approved like the vest people did?
I am learing a lot from your experience. Thanks for sharing.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>amy</b></i>
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>anonymous</b></i>
Amy, just wondering if you are considering getting the Resp. vest since he says it is so much better? My daughter has had The Vest for a year now, she got it just before the respiritech one came out and I REALLY wish we had known about the Resp. one and gotten it instead...maybe in a few years or if we switch insurance companies we can get it??</end quote></div>
My Respirtech Vest is on order.
I happen to have insurance through my company that covers the Vest pretty well. We'll see how much it ends up being...but they have a payment plan in case my co-pay is really high. But I dont' think it will be.</end quote></div>
Amy, did this same insurance pay for the original Vest that you have and now they are willing to pay for the Resp. vest without blinking an eye? Man that's good insurance. I had to go through so many appeals to get the vest covered, which in the end they did but I can't believe they would pay for another vest version for me.
I do now have a different insurance company than I did when I received the vest. Would I have to disclose to the new insurance that I own the vest? Do you know if the Resp vest people work on getting coverage approved like the vest people did?
I am learing a lot from your experience. Thanks for sharing.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>anonymous</b></i>
Amy, just wondering if you are considering getting the Resp. vest since he says it is so much better? My daughter has had The Vest for a year now, she got it just before the respiritech one came out and I REALLY wish we had known about the Resp. one and gotten it instead...maybe in a few years or if we switch insurance companies we can get it??</end quote></div>
My Respirtech Vest is on order.
I happen to have insurance through my company that covers the Vest pretty well. We'll see how much it ends up being...but they have a payment plan in case my co-pay is really high. But I dont' think it will be.</end quote></div>
Amy, did this same insurance pay for the original Vest that you have and now they are willing to pay for the Resp. vest without blinking an eye? Man that's good insurance. I had to go through so many appeals to get the vest covered, which in the end they did but I can't believe they would pay for another vest version for me.
I do now have a different insurance company than I did when I received the vest. Would I have to disclose to the new insurance that I own the vest? Do you know if the Resp vest people work on getting coverage approved like the vest people did?
I am learing a lot from your experience. Thanks for sharing.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>amy</b></i>
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>anonymous</b></i>
Amy, just wondering if you are considering getting the Resp. vest since he says it is so much better? My daughter has had The Vest for a year now, she got it just before the respiritech one came out and I REALLY wish we had known about the Resp. one and gotten it instead...maybe in a few years or if we switch insurance companies we can get it??</end quote></div>
My Respirtech Vest is on order.
I happen to have insurance through my company that covers the Vest pretty well. We'll see how much it ends up being...but they have a payment plan in case my co-pay is really high. But I dont' think it will be.</end quote></div>
Amy, did this same insurance pay for the original Vest that you have and now they are willing to pay for the Resp. vest without blinking an eye? Man that's good insurance. I had to go through so many appeals to get the vest covered, which in the end they did but I can't believe they would pay for another vest version for me.
I do now have a different insurance company than I did when I received the vest. Would I have to disclose to the new insurance that I own the vest? Do you know if the Resp vest people work on getting coverage approved like the vest people did?
I am learing a lot from your experience. Thanks for sharing.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>anonymous</b></i>
Amy, just wondering if you are considering getting the Resp. vest since he says it is so much better? My daughter has had The Vest for a year now, she got it just before the respiritech one came out and I REALLY wish we had known about the Resp. one and gotten it instead...maybe in a few years or if we switch insurance companies we can get it??</end quote></div>
My Respirtech Vest is on order.
I happen to have insurance through my company that covers the Vest pretty well. We'll see how much it ends up being...but they have a payment plan in case my co-pay is really high. But I dont' think it will be.</end quote></div>
Amy, did this same insurance pay for the original Vest that you have and now they are willing to pay for the Resp. vest without blinking an eye? Man that's good insurance. I had to go through so many appeals to get the vest covered, which in the end they did but I can't believe they would pay for another vest version for me.
I do now have a different insurance company than I did when I received the vest. Would I have to disclose to the new insurance that I own the vest? Do you know if the Resp vest people work on getting coverage approved like the vest people did?
I am learing a lot from your experience. Thanks for sharing.
We visited Warwick and also have his Respirtech VEST for our two year old. The company does work with insurance to get it covered. It costs$12,900. We ended up paying $1,100. They offer great payment plans but I just spoke to the finance lady yesteday and soon they will be tacking on an 18% interest rate for payment plans. So I am trying to pay it off before then.
Jim Mares is a great contact person with the company. We even had the CEO (Mario) of the company come to our hotel room while we were in Minnesota to train us. He was great and was so interested to see how a 2 year old handles himself in the VEST and anything we would like to see changed. It is a little loud...
Megan
Jim Mares is a great contact person with the company. We even had the CEO (Mario) of the company come to our hotel room while we were in Minnesota to train us. He was great and was so interested to see how a 2 year old handles himself in the VEST and anything we would like to see changed. It is a little loud...
Megan
We visited Warwick and also have his Respirtech VEST for our two year old. The company does work with insurance to get it covered. It costs$12,900. We ended up paying $1,100. They offer great payment plans but I just spoke to the finance lady yesteday and soon they will be tacking on an 18% interest rate for payment plans. So I am trying to pay it off before then.
Jim Mares is a great contact person with the company. We even had the CEO (Mario) of the company come to our hotel room while we were in Minnesota to train us. He was great and was so interested to see how a 2 year old handles himself in the VEST and anything we would like to see changed. It is a little loud...
Megan
Jim Mares is a great contact person with the company. We even had the CEO (Mario) of the company come to our hotel room while we were in Minnesota to train us. He was great and was so interested to see how a 2 year old handles himself in the VEST and anything we would like to see changed. It is a little loud...
Megan
We visited Warwick and also have his Respirtech VEST for our two year old. The company does work with insurance to get it covered. It costs$12,900. We ended up paying $1,100. They offer great payment plans but I just spoke to the finance lady yesteday and soon they will be tacking on an 18% interest rate for payment plans. So I am trying to pay it off before then.
Jim Mares is a great contact person with the company. We even had the CEO (Mario) of the company come to our hotel room while we were in Minnesota to train us. He was great and was so interested to see how a 2 year old handles himself in the VEST and anything we would like to see changed. It is a little loud...
Megan
Jim Mares is a great contact person with the company. We even had the CEO (Mario) of the company come to our hotel room while we were in Minnesota to train us. He was great and was so interested to see how a 2 year old handles himself in the VEST and anything we would like to see changed. It is a little loud...
Megan
Few Questions for anyone who has experience:
How do doctors feel about writing a prescription for a new vest when they know the patient already has one? Is this a problem?
What can be done with the old vest (sold, returned, kept as a backup, etc)
Does it have to be disclosed to a new insurance company that a patient already has a vest purchased through a different insurance company?
I suppose what I am really wondering is: our insurance company paid 100% for my daughter's vest (The Vest) in 2005 but my husband may be taking a different job in the next couple of years which means a new insurance company...so I am wondering if we will be able to get the Respiritech vest if he does get a new job??
Thanks Everyone!
How do doctors feel about writing a prescription for a new vest when they know the patient already has one? Is this a problem?
What can be done with the old vest (sold, returned, kept as a backup, etc)
Does it have to be disclosed to a new insurance company that a patient already has a vest purchased through a different insurance company?
I suppose what I am really wondering is: our insurance company paid 100% for my daughter's vest (The Vest) in 2005 but my husband may be taking a different job in the next couple of years which means a new insurance company...so I am wondering if we will be able to get the Respiritech vest if he does get a new job??
Thanks Everyone!
Few Questions for anyone who has experience:
How do doctors feel about writing a prescription for a new vest when they know the patient already has one? Is this a problem?
What can be done with the old vest (sold, returned, kept as a backup, etc)
Does it have to be disclosed to a new insurance company that a patient already has a vest purchased through a different insurance company?
I suppose what I am really wondering is: our insurance company paid 100% for my daughter's vest (The Vest) in 2005 but my husband may be taking a different job in the next couple of years which means a new insurance company...so I am wondering if we will be able to get the Respiritech vest if he does get a new job??
Thanks Everyone!
How do doctors feel about writing a prescription for a new vest when they know the patient already has one? Is this a problem?
What can be done with the old vest (sold, returned, kept as a backup, etc)
Does it have to be disclosed to a new insurance company that a patient already has a vest purchased through a different insurance company?
I suppose what I am really wondering is: our insurance company paid 100% for my daughter's vest (The Vest) in 2005 but my husband may be taking a different job in the next couple of years which means a new insurance company...so I am wondering if we will be able to get the Respiritech vest if he does get a new job??
Thanks Everyone!
Few Questions for anyone who has experience:
How do doctors feel about writing a prescription for a new vest when they know the patient already has one? Is this a problem?
What can be done with the old vest (sold, returned, kept as a backup, etc)
Does it have to be disclosed to a new insurance company that a patient already has a vest purchased through a different insurance company?
I suppose what I am really wondering is: our insurance company paid 100% for my daughter's vest (The Vest) in 2005 but my husband may be taking a different job in the next couple of years which means a new insurance company...so I am wondering if we will be able to get the Respiritech vest if he does get a new job??
Thanks Everyone!
How do doctors feel about writing a prescription for a new vest when they know the patient already has one? Is this a problem?
What can be done with the old vest (sold, returned, kept as a backup, etc)
Does it have to be disclosed to a new insurance company that a patient already has a vest purchased through a different insurance company?
I suppose what I am really wondering is: our insurance company paid 100% for my daughter's vest (The Vest) in 2005 but my husband may be taking a different job in the next couple of years which means a new insurance company...so I am wondering if we will be able to get the Respiritech vest if he does get a new job??
Thanks Everyone!
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>anonymous</b></i>
Few Questions for anyone who has experience:
How do doctors feel about writing a prescription for a new vest when they know the patient already has one? Is this a problem?
What can be done with the old vest (sold, returned, kept as a backup, etc)
Does it have to be disclosed to a new insurance company that a patient already has a vest purchased through a different insurance company?
I suppose what I am really wondering is: our insurance company paid 100% for my daughter's vest (The Vest) in 2005 but my husband may be taking a different job in the next couple of years which means a new insurance company...so I am wondering if we will be able to get the Respiritech vest if he does get a new job??
Thanks Everyone!</end quote></div>
These are good questions and I would like to add two more if you don't mind answering Amy. Who wrote out the prescription for the Respiritech vest, Dr. Warwick or your current cf doctor? If Warwick did then did you let your current doctor know you were going to pursue this as your insurance probably would have to get your medical records to clear the need for this hugh durable medical equipment purchase? Thanks so much for sharing with us this entire experience. Many of us are learning through your efforts and we are grateful.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
Few Questions for anyone who has experience:
How do doctors feel about writing a prescription for a new vest when they know the patient already has one? Is this a problem?
What can be done with the old vest (sold, returned, kept as a backup, etc)
Does it have to be disclosed to a new insurance company that a patient already has a vest purchased through a different insurance company?
I suppose what I am really wondering is: our insurance company paid 100% for my daughter's vest (The Vest) in 2005 but my husband may be taking a different job in the next couple of years which means a new insurance company...so I am wondering if we will be able to get the Respiritech vest if he does get a new job??
Thanks Everyone!</end quote></div>
These are good questions and I would like to add two more if you don't mind answering Amy. Who wrote out the prescription for the Respiritech vest, Dr. Warwick or your current cf doctor? If Warwick did then did you let your current doctor know you were going to pursue this as your insurance probably would have to get your medical records to clear the need for this hugh durable medical equipment purchase? Thanks so much for sharing with us this entire experience. Many of us are learning through your efforts and we are grateful.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>anonymous</b></i>
Few Questions for anyone who has experience:
How do doctors feel about writing a prescription for a new vest when they know the patient already has one? Is this a problem?
What can be done with the old vest (sold, returned, kept as a backup, etc)
Does it have to be disclosed to a new insurance company that a patient already has a vest purchased through a different insurance company?
I suppose what I am really wondering is: our insurance company paid 100% for my daughter's vest (The Vest) in 2005 but my husband may be taking a different job in the next couple of years which means a new insurance company...so I am wondering if we will be able to get the Respiritech vest if he does get a new job??
Thanks Everyone!</end quote></div>
These are good questions and I would like to add two more if you don't mind answering Amy. Who wrote out the prescription for the Respiritech vest, Dr. Warwick or your current cf doctor? If Warwick did then did you let your current doctor know you were going to pursue this as your insurance probably would have to get your medical records to clear the need for this hugh durable medical equipment purchase? Thanks so much for sharing with us this entire experience. Many of us are learning through your efforts and we are grateful.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
Few Questions for anyone who has experience:
How do doctors feel about writing a prescription for a new vest when they know the patient already has one? Is this a problem?
What can be done with the old vest (sold, returned, kept as a backup, etc)
Does it have to be disclosed to a new insurance company that a patient already has a vest purchased through a different insurance company?
I suppose what I am really wondering is: our insurance company paid 100% for my daughter's vest (The Vest) in 2005 but my husband may be taking a different job in the next couple of years which means a new insurance company...so I am wondering if we will be able to get the Respiritech vest if he does get a new job??
Thanks Everyone!</end quote></div>
These are good questions and I would like to add two more if you don't mind answering Amy. Who wrote out the prescription for the Respiritech vest, Dr. Warwick or your current cf doctor? If Warwick did then did you let your current doctor know you were going to pursue this as your insurance probably would have to get your medical records to clear the need for this hugh durable medical equipment purchase? Thanks so much for sharing with us this entire experience. Many of us are learning through your efforts and we are grateful.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">