[Viva] Fwd: FW: Community Alert: expanded eligibility for foot orthotics and orthopedic footwear
Denise Becker
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From: Ross Harvey <rossh at positivelivingbc.org>
Date: Wed, Aug 3, 2011 at 6:03 PM
Subject: FW: Community Alert: expanded eligibility for foot orthotics and
orthopedic footwear
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*Expanded Eligibility Announced*****
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*Ministry of Social Development broadens eligibility criteria for foot
orthotics and orthopedic footwear *****
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Good news for people who are eligible for health benefits from the Ministry
of Social Development. Effective August 2, 2011, MSD has changed the health
supplement regulations to provide a wider range of foot orthotics and
specialized footwear (it should be noted that back in April 2010 MSD had
imposed a number of restrictions pertaining to medical equipment and
devices).
The following is a list of the key changes:
· If you have a doctor's prescription stating that you medically require
foot orthotics, MSD will now pay for off-the-shelf foot orthotics in
addition to custom-made foot orthotics
· It will no longer be necessary to confirm that you are facing a foot
amputation in order to qualify for foot orthotics
· The cost limit for custom-made foot orthotics has been increased from
$375 to $450
· The replacement period for a pair of custom-made foot orthotics has
been decreased from once every 4 years to once every 3 years
· MSD will now pay for off-the-shelf orthopedic footwear - with a cost
limit of $250 and a one year replacement period
· If you need off-the-shelf footwear to accommodate a custom-made foot
orthotic, MSD will now pay up to $125 with a one year replacement period
If you are someone or know someone, with MSD health benefit coverage, who
requires any of the above items - or have been denied any of these items
during the past year - contact a MSD office by phone or in-person as soon as
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