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It’s Health Insurance Open Enrollment season again.
I’m trying to figure out if it is in my best interest to switch providers (if there is a difference in mental health services etc) and came across the following:
What Is Not Covered
Some services are not covered by the PEIA PPB Plan regardless of medical necessity. Some specific exclusions are listed below. The following services are not covered:
1. Aqua therapy.
… blah blah blah …
29. Medical equipment, appliances or supplies of the following types:
• augmentative communication devices.
• bathroom scales.
• educational equipment.
• environmental control equipment such as air conditioners, humidifiers or dehumidifiers, air cleaners or
filters, portable heaters, or dust extractors.
• equipment or supplies which are primarily for patient comfort or convenience, such as bathtub lifts or
seats; massage devices; elevators; stair lifts; escalators; hydraulic van or car lifts; orthopedic mattresses;
walking canes with seats; trapeze bars; child strollers; lift chairs; recliners; contour chairs; adjustable
beds; or tilt stands.
• equipment which is widely available over the counter such as wrist stabilizers and knee supports.
• exercise equipment such as exercycles; parallel bars; walking, climbing or skiing machines.
• hearing aids.
• hygienic equipment such as bed baths, commodes, and toilet seats.
• motorized scooters.
• nutritional supplements, food liquidizers or food processors.
• orthopedic shoes, unless attached to a brace.
• over-the-door and/or gravity traction.
• professional medical equipment such as blood pressure kits or stethoscopes.
• supplies such as tape, alcohol, Q-tips/swabs, gauze, bandages, thermometers, aspirin, diapers (adult or
infant), heating pads or ice bags.
• vibrators.
• whirlpool pumps or equipment.
• wigs or wig styling.
I actually said “WHA?” when I read that. I can’t imagine the conversation(s) that lead the the addition of vibrators to the list.
