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>How does other new equipment used for other medically related purposes become
>acceptable to insurance companies?  Is there some kind of acceptance process?
>(I doubt this or wouldn't we be hearing about it?)   Does each insurance co.
>have to decide for itself?  It seems the companies still don't even do their
>homework well enough to realize that we are doing them big favors, reducing
>claims they have to pay for these little "patients".


I have also had a mother explain that she had to talk with the insurance
company several times after she sent in the claim.  At first they refused to
pay but later did pay.  Baby was hospitalized - premature.  Bottom line -
they did pay - fact - mother had to be persistent.

Rose Marie Straeter, IBCLC
B.A.B.Y. - Breastfeeding Assistance for Baby & You
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