Rubberarm9862 Posted February 10, 2005 Report Share Posted February 10, 2005 Hello,I was wondering if anyone know if most insurance cover the cost of BP monitors and Heart Rate monitors for people diagnosed with having POTS. Also if anyone knows the prices of these things if they could also tell me. Please respond with any related informationon this topic of monitoring yourself and any tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tearose Posted February 10, 2005 Report Share Posted February 10, 2005 Hi!No, insurance coverage. Considered as a tool like a thermometer. Although I am more spunky now than when I first requested coverage four years ago. Thing is, they still are working and don't need replacing, just battery replacement.Heart rate monitor: by "Polar", USA (polar heart rate monitor model "target") I only have heart rate, for a high alarm and a low alarm and time of day. They have fancier models too. The simple one I use was around $99 and sports stores sell them.The Blood pressure monitor is a wrist model. Purchased thru QVC made by "Mark of Fitness" It is very accurate and easy to use. It was around $65. Many styles are out there.good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justme Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 My insurance covered the monitor for my wife (or at least 90% of it). It really depends on your coverage. If they cover medical devices, chances are they will cover a BP monitor if you have these conditions. I just had my wife's doctor write a "prescription" for a blood pressure monitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avais1 Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 Call the phone number for customer service (usually on the back of your insurance card) and ask. If you have DME coverage (Durable Medical Equipment) some plans will cover this as well. But get clarification before you buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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