Insurance information

These sites cover insurance issues including coverage, costs and strategies for working with insurance companies in relation to cochlear implants.

Cochlear Americas
http://www.cochlearamericas.com/1006.asp
The Medical Insurance and Reimbursement section of their web site provides basic information, a step-by-step guide, and a questions and answers section.

Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center, Gallaudet University
http://clerccenter2.gallaudet.edu/KidsWorldDeafNet/e-docs/CI/ModuleF.html
Describes the costs and issues related to insurance coverage of a cochlear implant and links to good resources for further information on this topic.

The Listen-Up Website
http://www.listen-up.org/haidfund.htm
Provides information on insurance coverage and what to do if you are having difficulties getting your insurance to cover cochlear implants or hearing aids.