In replication to an article on third-party insurance reimbursement for cochlear implant services in the Aug.

In replication to an article on third-party insurance reimbursement for cochlear implant services in the Aug. 1 2000 issue of The ASHA Leader, ASHA continues to receive notification of denials through private and public health plans. In reply ASHA has submitted written objections to the exclusionary cochlear implant policies in subordination to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, National Travelers Life, and Touchpoint Healthplan.

ASHA also submitted written commentarys objecting to specific provisions of Utah Medicaid's in the greatest degree recent draft policy for cochlear implant services. ASHA has been

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