I am having an unbelievable experience with my workman's compensation insurance company. I have finally torn a hole in my rubber sleeve that I wear on my leg. I went to my prosthetic doctor to get a new one and the authorization was turned down by the insurance company. Evidently some new person at the company found a place that offered the equipment for a cheaper price, and denied approval. Meanwhile I am walking around with equipment that doesn't fit right and am in alot of pain every time i take a step. This has gone on for about a week now and even got to the point where the insurance co. called me trying to convince me to change providers. I have been dealing with the same people, Maryland Orthotics and prosthetics for 18 years now and have gotten nothing but superb service. God forbid I would be comfortable, so that the insurance co. could save a few bucks. The bottom line that is in the state of MD the insurance co. cannot tell you what doctor or supplier you have to use. it is YOUR choice, so after the adjuster was convinced I wasn't changing providers they gave in and authorized the equipment. Make sure you know what the laws are in your state or town. Don't let insurance co's push you around, because they will try.
In other news I will be in Monterrey Mexico and Stockton California next week, and I just found out that I will be going to Columbus Ohio to do the Ohio St./Umbc basketball game on December 28th.
Hey Paul...I been there and done that with workers comp.. Those peaple are not human , I swear...They set me backwards may times, emotional and physically..In Maine, they have limited guide lines they have to go by.And trust me the guide lines are very low..It seems like workers comp, Is on the side of the insurance company.Its a constant fight every step of the way..good luck to ya..Jon
Jon03:37 PM EST