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Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 5 | My sister, Shirley, needs an Obturator. She had a Maxillectomy on 9/11/12 for ACC of hard palate and lymph nodes. Radiation is to start in 2 weeks. Does Medicare EVER pay for the device? She has a secondary policy but if Medicare doesn't pay...they don't either. Thank you, Sandra, her CG and sister
Last edited by ChristineB; 11-08-2012 08:36 PM.
Sandra
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 8 | I have previously responded to your other similar post. Call your sisters insurance carrier (Medicare) and ask. Thats the only way to tell for sure what her coverage is.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 131 "OCF across the pond" Senior Member (100+ posts) | | "OCF across the pond" Senior Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 131 | You know it's so difficult for you over in America with the obturator I feel very lucky I haven't had the worry of payment for mine. I would say the same as Christine ring and find out. The obturator if like mine is essential for me to talk drink and eat! I can't see why it would not be covered.
Hope it goes well
Jayne x
Scc nasal cavity /hard palate
Surgery removal of septum and roof of mouth 15/3/11 cl margins
Rt and cisplatin 6 weeks starting 24/5/11
Obturator
Age 45
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