Cover assistance
Just like the needs of patients in matters of catheter differ, the same goes for their insurance coverage.
Thus, the level of coverage for catheters can vary depending on, for example:
- of your type of insurance
- of the province in which you live
- of the reason why you use a urinary catheter
Catheter problem?
You may be entitled to a better option
The needs of people differ in matters of catheters and their insurance guarantees are just as varied. The insurance guarantee for catheters may vary depending on certain criteria:
- the province of residence
- the reason to use a catheter
- the type of insurance
The needs of people differ in matters of catheters and their insurance guarantees are just as varied. The insurance guarantee for catheters may vary depending on certain criteria:- the province of residence- the reason to use a catheter- the type of insurance
Your catheters could already be covered
You might ignore that your personal insurance or your provincial regime cover catheters or that you qualify for a better catheter. For example, several benefits of benefits offer better coverage for catheters you might think. Often it is enough:
• your doctor's prescription
• a your doctor's letter Explaining why you need a better catheter.
Monetary cover options:
1) Provincial disability protection program
If you participate inSocial assistance programor to Social Solidarity Programand that you have access toHardware aid program for elimination functions, you have access to a warranty covering catheters.
The catheter order is determined according to your needs.
1. Request Speedicath samples®. Just click on "Speedicath samples® free ”on this page.
2. Talk to your doctor: ask him for a prescription for speedicath®. Speedick® only serves once; The prescription will therefore be for 4 or 5 catheters per day.
3. Ask your doctor to fill and sign the Speedicath support letter®. Just click on the support letter displayed on this page, download the letter and transport it to your doctor. This letter reports that you may experience and the reasons why you should use Speedicath®.
4. Visit your usual catheter supplier and ask him to submit your doctor's prescription and letter to get approval to use Speedicath®.
2) Compensation for work accidents
If, following a workplace injury, you need catheters to control your bladder, theCSST (Quebec occupational health and safety committee) will provide for your catheters.
The recommendation of supplies/catheters by a doctor/urologist is subject to the CSST for evaluation. Decisions are made on a case -by -case basis.
1. Request Speedicath samples®. Just click on "Speedicath samples® free ”on this page.
2. Talk to your doctor or urologist: ask him for a prescription for Speedicath®. Speedick® only serves once; The prescription will therefore be for 4 or 5 catheters per day.
3. Ask your doctor to fill and sign the Speedicath support letter®. Just click on the letter displayed on this page, download the letter and transport it to your doctor. This letter reports that you may experience and the reasons why you should use Speedicath®.
4. Submit the order and the letter to the CSST for approval.
6. Ask your supplier to invoice the CSST directly.
For more information, call or visit the CSST:
(514) 906-3080; free of charge 1-800-667-7585
3) Automobile insurance
Quebec Automobile Insurance Company
If you have suffered an injury after a car accident, you qualify for a warranty covering catheters.
SAAQ -Quebec Automobile Insurance Company
SAAQ will reimburse a hydrophilic catheter like Speedicath® With an order of an urologist and a justification.
For more information on the SAAQ, visit:
http://www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca/index.php
1. Request Speedicath samples®. Just click on "Speedicath samples® free ”on this page.
2. Talk to your urologist: ask him for a prescription for speedicath®. Speedick® only serves once; The prescription will therefore be for 4 or 5 catheters per day.
3. Ask your urologist to fill and sign the Speedicath support letter®. Just click on the letter displayed on this page, download the letter and transport it to your doctor. This letter reports that you may experience and the reasons why you should use Speedicath®.
4. Submit the order and the letter to the SAAQ for its approval.
6. Ask your supplier to charge the SAAQ directly.
4) Private insurance
Purchased individually, but often provided through health services programs offered by the employer. The reimbursement of catheters is determined on an individual basis or according to a police. It is important that you know exactly what your insurance covers. Ask your insurance provider if the reimbursement of your catheters is 100% covered, if there is an annual limit or if you have to share the costs (80% pay insurance and you pay the difference, or insurance of your spouse shares the costs).
Prior approval is usually required and a refund request may also require the following:
· A doctor's prescription, attached to the first complaint or accompanying each request (ask your supplier)
· A doctor's letter or faxin support indicating the diagnosis and the reason why you need a catheter and, in some cases, the approximate cost
· the official receipt of the pharmacy/retailer to be subject to your insurer for reimbursement. Or, ask your retail pharmacy/store if it is possible to invoice your insurer directly.
1. Request Speedicath samples®. Just click on the "Speedicath samples® free ”above.
2. Talk to your doctor or urologist: ask him for a prescription for Speedicath®. Speedick® only serves once; The prescription will therefore be for 4 or 5 catheters per day.
3. Ask your doctor to fill and sign the Speedicath letter®. Just click on the link here, download the letter and transport it to your doctor. This letter reports that you may experience and the reasons why you should use Speedicath®.
4. Send the prescription for speedicath® And the letter of support to your insurer to request approval.
5) Veterans
Ministry of Veterans Affairs
If you are a veteran with a disability linked to the military service, you could be eligible for the disability services of AGS (ACC).
There are two types of disability services:
Disability
For "traditional" veterans: those who served during the Second World War and the Korean War.
Disability allowance for veterans
For those who did not serve during the Second World War or the Korean War.
The veterans' disability allowance is a non -taxable package.
· Veterans have a Canada veterans' identity card called "K" card. The Ministry of Veterans Combators offers 14Advantages and services - choice programs (PDC). PDC 7 covers supplies for incontinence, including catheters. The veteran will have to apply for compensation for the injury or affection for military service so that the benefits related to the injury are on his health card.
· The veteran can call 1-866-522-2022 to ensure that PDC 7 appears on his health card. Otherwise he can make a request for the state of the bladder/intestine.
A medical prescription is required for catheters and the need for catheters must be linked to military service.
· There are Canada Veterans Offices in each province.
To communicate with Affairs Canada, call at no cost on 1-866-522-2022
1. Request Speedicath samples®. Just click on "Speedicath samples® free ”on this page.
2. Talk to your doctor: ask him for a prescription for speedicath®. Speedick® only serves once; The prescription will therefore be for 4 or 5 catheters per day.
3. Ask your doctor to fill and sign the Speedicath support letter®. Just click on the letter displayed on this page, download the letter and transport it to your doctor. This letter reports that you may experience and the reasons why you should use Speedicath®.
4. Contact A Veterans Canada Triggers at free cost at 1-866-522-2022 and ask where you must send the Speedicath order® and the letter of support to obtain approval
6) National Program for First Nations and Inuit
Ssna(Unpensured health services program), a national first nations and Inuit program.
The SSNA currently provides 36 catheters every 3 months. On the other hand, if you experience any of these problems:
Urinary tract infection
Pain
Urethra damage
Bleeding
Difficulty inserting the catheter
You could qualify for a better catheter option as well as more catheters per month.
1. Request Speedicath samples®. Just click on "Speedicath samples® free ”on this page.
2. Talk to your doctor: ask him for a prescription for speedicath®. Speedick® only serves once; The prescription will therefore be for 4 or 5 catheters per day.
3. Ask your doctor to fill and sign the Speedicath support letter®. Just click on the support letter displayed on this page, download the letter and transport it to your doctor. This letter reports that you may experience and the reasons why you should use Speedicath®.
4. Go to your pharmacist/catheter supplier and give him the prescription of your doctor and the letter. He will complete the prior authorization request for SSNA medical supplies and medical equipment - General services and he will submit the three documents to the SSNA for their approval. Your supplier will probably have the SSNA form; Otherwise you can print a copy from this page.
To communicate with the SSNA, please call:
Telephone: 514-283-1575
Free of charge: 1-877-483-1575
For more information, contact us by email at info@cathetermedical.com or free of charge at 1-866-986-0786.