So... I'm ever more amazed at all the things that Morgan
needs. She is a marvel of paperwork, appointments and projects. She's totally
worth it. But still, a lot of things to address. And the biggest project we've
had to conquer thus far is getting her set up with medical equipment.
A few months back, at one of Morgan's visits to her
Pediatrician, I was informed that I would soon need to start thinking about
getting Morgan fitted for a wheelchair. This didn't come as surprise to me
though it was still a little tough to hear. Since then, we've taking some
steps. We got a chair that she is using now (sort of a loaner) and from that,
have learned what she really needs. Back in January, I started the process of
getting Morgan a custom wheelchair and bath chair.
And what a process it has been.
I had to contact our insurance and find out what they would
cover, then I called Medicaid and found out the same from them. This took
several phones calls with many transfers to the right person who would know
that answer. Finally, I knew what the rules were.
I had to call the medical equipment/wheelchair providers and
ask them about insurance, requirements and the necessary paperwork. We found a
good one.
I had to call the Pediatrician's office and get the Letters
of Medical Necessity and Prescriptions and have them fax over to the Medical
Supply place.
Then, we had to set up a consultation/fitting with Morgan's
Physical Therapist and the Supplier...
And so on a so forth.
Morgan's Physical Therapist had quite a bit of paperwork to
do on it as well, from what I understand.
So I'm very impressed with how involved the process is but we've had a lot of help along the way.
Now, it's April and I think we can expect all of her stuff
to be here in early June. The Pediatrician did warn us that it would take awhile
and I find myself lusting after the new equipment. I can't wait until it arrives.
It will make life a little easier.
