The Steve Gleason Act

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Nikki J

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Passed Congress!
Just needs to be signed by President Obama. I can't imagine he would veto it!
Yay!
 
That is fantastic news!
 
I'm in the process of trying to get my SGD so I hope Obama doesn't drag his feet.

Vince
 
I am not sure if the bill addresses that part. I know it is about keeping your device during hospitalizations or hospice. It does not take effect until October and ends in 2018
 
In addition to what you said Nikki, the legislation also addresses Medicare's capped rental policy. Before this legislation, Medicare required all SGD's to be rented for a 13 month period and then you would own it (I'm sure they counted on a % of PALS not living for the whole 13 months). With this legislation, you will now be able to purchase the device. The issue I was having is that I'm covered by my wife's commercial policy and Medicare is secondary. The commercial policy said the SGD has to be purchased and therefore Medicare would not pay as secondary because of their rental policy. That means $4,000 out of pocket for me. Now, if I can wait till October, Medicare will step in and help on that 4 grand.


Vince
 
Awesome that was included. Thanks Vince
 
Most excellent
 
Such a victory! Many thanks to all those whose efforts led to this change...
 
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