Looking for help with Right AFO
Keith Gmail
Description
Collection
Title:
Looking for help with Right AFO
Creator:
Keith Gmail
Date:
8/10/2014
Text:
I am trying to find a temporary solution for a male with CMT. I want to get an off the shelf AFO used or new, donated that will fit a male who's foot is 10 1/2 long, size 9 1/2 shoes and should go up his calf about 15 1/2. The AFO needs to have a medial upright to allow strapping to pull his foot out of the varus position until he can raise the funds to purchase a Double Helix AFO, which will solve his problem.
We looked into the insurance policies in California hoping that he could receive some funds, but all of the Obamacare policies, even those that are called PPOs have written in the policies that unless you receive the services from in in-network provider, they will not pay for any orthoses. If the provider is in-network, then they will pay 70%.
If you have a brace they you can send, contact me for my address. I will use Velcro and padding to hold his ankle over, so he can function until he is able to proceed.
Thank you in advance.
Keith Vinnecour, C.P.O.(E)
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We looked into the insurance policies in California hoping that he could receive some funds, but all of the Obamacare policies, even those that are called PPOs have written in the policies that unless you receive the services from in in-network provider, they will not pay for any orthoses. If the provider is in-network, then they will pay 70%.
If you have a brace they you can send, contact me for my address. I will use Velcro and padding to hold his ankle over, so he can function until he is able to proceed.
Thank you in advance.
Keith Vinnecour, C.P.O.(E)
<Email Address Redacted>
IMPORTANT WARNING: This email (and any attachments) is only intended for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. You, the recipient, are obligated to maintain it in a safe, secure and confidential manner. Unauthorized redisclosure or failure to maintain confidentiality may subject you to federal and state penalties. If you are not the recipient, please immediately notify us by return email, and delete this message from your computer.
Citation
Keith Gmail, “Looking for help with Right AFO,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/236657.
