Reimbursement For Wearable Therapy

Private Insurance

The Wearable Therapy System is an emerging technology and so most insurance companies require a pre-approval request before granting authorization.  Bioflex will conduct an evaluation to determine whether you are a candidate, then submit a report and Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) to your insurance company.

Worker’s Comp

The Wearable Therapy System is often covered by worker’s compensation programs.  Ohio Worker’s Comp Medical Policy has granted approval for the Wearable Therapy System and thus it is a covered item.

VA System

While no VA contract exists at this time, the Veteran’s Administration Medical Centers in Ohio have paid for both pain management and NeuroProsthetic Systems.

Vocational Rehabilitation

The Ohio Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR) has funded the Wearable Therapy System and often refers patients to Bioflex. Other states have followed suit, including:

  • Florida
  • Illinois
  • Iowa
  • Missouri
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania

If you are disabled and wish to return to employment you may want to contact your local vocational rehab office.  Not only is it possible for them to fund the Wearable Therapy System, but they are a wonderful resource for funding retraining programs or higher education.

Vocational Rehabilitation Programs A listing of state by state Vocational Rehabilitation Programs.

Other forms of Reimbursement:

CareCredit  Provides a means for financing medical devices and services up to 3 years
ABLEDATA  A source of information for Funding Assistive Technology