LymeNet Flash: Will Medicare pay for a cane?

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Posted by cawpo (Member # 5744) on :

Anyone know if medicare will pay and how it is done?

I would really like one of those pretty clored aluminun ones. Since I have to use one I would like some pizzaz.
Thanks
Cheryl

Posted by Kara Tyson (Member # 939) on :

I dont know about insurance, but the Carpathian mountain people make some of the best:

http://www.polandbymail.com/get_item_250100_ciupaga-highlander-walking-stick.htm

and you can use it also to chop wood!!

http://www.polandbymail.com/list.asp?d=233&p=1

[hi]

[ 13. September 2005, 05:31 PM: Message edited by: Kara Tyson ]

Posted by cawpo (Member # 5744) on :

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Posted by Laurie (Member # 159) on :

They'll pay, with a doctor's prescription, if you go to a medical supply store that will submit it to Medicare for you.

Posted by tickitout (Member # 6982) on :

They paid for mine. It was a blessing as you can choose one easy to use that is comfortable for your hand, grip and ajustable.