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Yay Univera!

We got a call today that based on measurements and the dr's photos, Brandon's "cranial othotic device" has been deemed medically necessary. That means they will cover 100% of the claim. YES!

I'm shocked at how fast things are moving. Tomorrow I take him to Children's to get a casting of his little head so they can make his helmet. I'm mostly happy (that things are going along smoothly) but also a little nervous and depressed. My poor baby :(

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  • Yay for them covering it (and I think that is just affirmation that you made the right decision) but boo that they agree it is pretty bad and he will need to do this. I hope he does good tomorrow for casting and everything. Did they say how long he would have to wear it?
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  • Yay! So glad things are moving in the right direction. Hope all goes smoothly tomorrow, and that the helmet does its thing very quickly.
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  • that is awesome news! just think- the quicker you get it done, the faster he'll be out of it.
  • Huh.. I don't think I'll ever say "yay univera"..  :) But I am glad they are covering it for little B. I know its nerve-wracking and the time with the helmet won't be tons of fun but it will be good for his little head and he won't know the difference, really.. And soon it will be a distant memory.. seriously.. you know how fast the time goes!

     

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  • I'm glad the insurance is covering it! That is good news. And like PP said, the faster he gets the helmet, the sooner he will be out of it.
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  • That's great news!!!
  • That's great news.  I bet knowing it's covered 100% takes a huge weight off your shoulders.
  • Good news! 
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  • Wonderful news! And so great that things are moving quickly!
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  • That is awesome!

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  • woo hoo!

    is he still going to get PT with it? i'll bet he's not going to have it for as long as they say he will.

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  • Yay! Good luck with the measuring/fitting...
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    woo hoo!

    is he still going to get PT with it? i'll bet he's not going to have it for as long as they say he will.

    Yep. The PT is for torticollis (his neck) the helmet is for plagiocephaly (his head shape)

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  • That's great news that the cost is covered 100%. I'm sure it all feels bittersweet- but you are doing the right thing!
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  • Great news! What a huge weight off your shoulders.
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  • That's great news!  I'm sure time will fly by and that helmet will be off in no time.  Good luck today!
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  • Fantastic! Good luck to you and B during the fitting and treatment! 
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