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[catlover]

thanks moonchilde-now I'm hoping it will be covered.

[muttmom]

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@catlover wrote:

thank you john-my appointment is for tuesday-will report back............the orthotic is $450 and not covered by insurance unless you have diabetes-

Why would something like this not be covered?????

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Both my husband and I have orthotics which were covered by our insurance.  Neither of us is diabetic.

[hckynutjohn]

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@catlover wrote:

John-I'm not following-why would anyone get an orthotic if it wasn't a medical necessity?

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catlover,

Your guess is as good as mine. There are some who may know someone that got orthotics and it helped them. Sooo! If it helped them?

'Bout all I can say about "WHY" some people do or think certain ways.

[AngelPuppy1]

My problem stems from - so I am told -- tibial tendon dysfunction.  I work in an office every day so wearing sneakers is really not the type of shoe I normally wear to work.  In fact, I rarely wore sneakers -- at all -- unless I was walking for exercise.  

A lot of sneakers have a very stiff, hard back to them which really irritates my heel.  Then you add the orthotics and a brace and a sock and stuff that all in the shoe.  It's really trying!!!  

I know some people who buy insoles at the drug store for added support like Dr. Scholls.  But they don't have any really issues.  As far as I know, if you have problems, you need to get orthotics that are prescribed by a doctor.  

I was told my new orthotics I am getting will be over $400.00, which I must pay for as I am starting a new deductible period.  I would think though that most insurances should cover this as it is a prescribed medical expense.  

I totally agree that if you have issues in your feet and ankles that it throws the alignment off in your back, spine, etc.  I am having a lot of issues with my back, my legs, etc.  It's just really a mess!!!  

I wish you the best of luck in getting your problem straightened out!