Author: Cochlear Guest Writer

Announcing electronic invoicing! We are pleased to announce that we have chosen a new, paperless electronic invoicing solution to add convenience and flexibility for our customers. Starting in November 2019, we will transition to an electronic invoicing process. Moving to electronic invoicing will avoid stacks of paper, speed up receipt of your invoice and allow … Continued

Using your insurance benefits to replace your current sound processor may be a good option if you have already met your health insurance plan deductible, or if you know that you will have additional medical expenses coming up in the last half of the year.   Your deductible is the specified amount of money that … Continued

Some examples of parts and accessories that are generally covered by insurance are cables, coils, magnets, and rechargeable batteries.   To verify medical necessity, we will request a letter or certificate of medical necessity from your clinician. This documentation typically includes the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System codes (HCPCS codes) that apply to the specific … Continued

Determine Your Payment Options Flex Spending Account (FSA): An FSA is a pre-tax savings account for out of pocket medical costs. You may establish an FSA during your employer’s insurance open enrollment period, if available. FSA funds can only be used for the portion of the cost not covered by insurance, and the funds do … Continued

Cochlear implants While health plans have their own definitions of medical necessity, cochlear implants are recognized as standard treatment for severe-to-profound deafness and most insurance companies cover them. In 2004, Medicare, Medicaid, the Veteran’s Administration and other public health care plans covered cochlear implants. In 2004, more than 90 percent of all commercial health plans … Continued