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Insurance Basics on Cochlear Implantation and Baha: Helping Parents Negotiate the System (HOPE)

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1.  What percentage of Americans with health insurance is covered by commercial or private health plans? 83% 60% 10% 17%

2.  Medicaid is a health care program completely funded by the federal government? True False

3.  Under what circumstances will payers extend coverage for the professional services required to treat CI patients? The patient is not making progress The patient is making significant progress A case manager assigned to the patient feels it is medical beneficial to provide more services All the above

4.  Medicare will cover all services and parts required to keep a Baha or CI system functioning? True False

5.  What large commercial insurance conglomerate recently announced coverage for bilateral cochlear implants? Aetna United Healthcare Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Wellpoint/Anthem BCBS