Is stem cell therapy for Spinal Cord Injury covered by insurance?
Coverage varies for rehabilitation, equipment, surgery, trials and commercial products. Obtain written sponsor and insurer statements for the exact protocol, travel, long-term monitoring and complication care and preserve established rehabilitation coverage.
The cost picture for Spinal Cord Injury
Separate product and surgery from imaging, admission, rehabilitation, equipment, accessible travel, caregiver support, follow-up and management of infection, pain, spasticity or neurological deterioration. Do not divert resources from pressure care, respiratory, bladder, bowel, mobility and psychosocial support.
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Sources & further reading
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