Podiatrist visit Reimbursed by ODSP?

[harmony]

Hello, i will have to pay $48 for an initial Podiatrist visit and then
more for any treatment. Are these charges reimbursed by ODSP as they
are not covered by OHIP?

Thank you, Harmony

[abrowne]

Harmony,

I don't think O.D.S.P. covers this.  I was referred to one, but I can't

go because I don't have the money.  However, if orthotics are needed,

I think this is covered in part under discretionary benefits.  I've managed

to get O.D.S.P. sometimes to cover the full cost in some cases.  But

I don't recall the visits actually being covered.

Angela

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[Charmaine Voisine]

>>Hello, i will have to pay $48 for an initial Podiatrist visit and then
more for any treatment. Are these charges reimbursed by ODSP as they
are not covered by OHIP?<<

 

No the cost of seeing a Podiatrist is "not" covered by ODSP unfortunately.  However there are foot doctors that are covered by OHIP and I can recommend one to you.  However you will need a referral from your Doctor.

 

He is very, very good and his name is Dr Goldenberg (The Walking Mobility Clinic)

his telephone number is 905-420-1015 and his address is 1084 Salk Road Pickering, Ontario

 

He is an excellent Doctor ....

 

Charmaine

[cross-eyed idiot]

Try the March of Dimes.
They are a charitable organization and have many services related to
mobility.

[Ugly Person]

 

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Subject: [odspfireside: 12075 ] Re: Podiatrist visit Reimbursed by ODSP?

Harmony,

I don't think O.D.S.P. covers this.  I was referred to one, but I can't

go because I don't have the money.  However, if orthotics are needed,

I think this is covered in part under discretionary benefits.  I've managed

to get O.D.S.P. sometimes to cover the full cost in some cases.  But

I don't recall the visits actually being covered.

Angela
 

It  happens sometimes.  I'm supposed to get tested every year for testosterone levels and that's one blood test that I have to pay for.  Not that it's a great amount - if I budget for it - but it did surprise me.  I mean, I do it in the summer time and I can sacrifice bus fare in order to make it happen.  So it's not unheard of and there's not always compensation.  And still the MPPs vote themselves more raises.....

 

[Charmaine.Voisine]

> I don't think O.D.S.P. covers this. I was referred to one, but I can't
> go because I don't have the money. However, if orthotics are needed,
> I think this is covered in part under discretionary benefits. I've managed
> to get O.D.S.P. sometimes to cover the full cost in some cases. But
> I don't recall the visits actually being covered.
> Angela

I recently as a few months ago got orthotics and ODSP covered about
60% of it and I paid the balance. Even the balance was quite a bit,
but I worked it out with the place I got the orthotics to pay off the
balance over a few months. Along with the orthotics, I had to get
orthopedic footwear of which ODSP paid a portion towards too, and they
only covered about 40% of the orthopedic footwear and I paid the
balance over months between August and January. So in grand total
between orthotics and footwear , between what ODSP paid and my
portions, came to approx $1495.00

Charmaine

[Bonnie Briggs]

Hi Charmaine,
I wear orthotics too, and I've never had to pay for
any of the price, even when I was on OW, although it
was a struggle getting OW to pay for them, at first.
First, they tried to tell me that my podiatrist wasn't
a doctor, (the certificates and diplomas on his office
walls would beg to differ), Then they tried to get me
to buy Dr. Scholl's instead. (They are not the same
thing). Finally, they agreed to pay for them, now ODSP
pays for new orthotics every two or three years, when
they need to be replaced. All I have to do is submit a
new prescription, (which Dr. Miltchin gives me), when
I need new orthotics. I had to pay about $35.00 for
the first visit to my podiaitrist, (Dr. Miltchin),
which all new patients have to do, but that was it.
I've never tried the footwear, is it comfortable? I'm
glad you were able to get what you needed. Good luck
wkith it.
Bonnie
_________________________________________________

> I recently as a few months ago got orthotics and
> ODSP covered about
> 60% of it and I paid the balance. Even the balance
> was quite a bit,
> but I worked it out with the place I got the
> orthotics to pay off the
> balance over a few months. Along with the
> orthotics, I had to get
> orthopedic footwear of which ODSP paid a portion
> towards too, and they
> only covered about 40% of the orthopedic footwear
> and I paid the
> balance over months between August and January. So
> in grand total
> between orthotics and footwear , between what ODSP
> paid and my
> portions, came to approx $1495.00
>
> Charmaine
>

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[Charmaine Voisine]

>>I wear orthotics too, and I've never had to pay for any of the price, even when I was on OW, although it
was a struggle getting OW to pay for them, at first.<<

 

You were lucky that you never had to pay for them.  I went to the "Walking Mobility Clinic" in Pickering Ontario.  I saw a foot specialist and then after him I saw a PedOrthotic Specialist (of whom I did not have to pay an initial fee to see and did not have to pay a fee to see the foot specialist either, he was covered 100% by OHIP, his name is Dr. Goldenberg.)

 

I have a problem with my feet called "Pronation" and also have "Raynauds", reason for the Orthotic Footwear that is called Gortex.  The footwear itself costed $250.00 for low-cuts. 

 

Well as for the orthotics, I had to put my foot ontop of this special machine that did 3 dimensional measurements of my foot and then the machine created a cast of my foot and from the cast the orthotics were made, it was the cast that costed , I do believe approx $450 + and the orthotics $450+  and then footwear on top of that, with taxes brought it over $1300.  Discretionary benefits said between the orthotics and the cast together = $900 they only covered  $700.00  and the footwear they said they only covered the max of $160.00, I ended up paying $90.00 on the shoes

- so in total I paid a difference of $290 that ODSP did not cover thru Discretionary Benefits.  I have it all paid off, I made payments since August and finally paid off in January a couple weeks ago.

 

As for Discretionary Benefits, I heard that each office operates differently, have others discovered this too when they have used Discretionary Benefits?

 

>>I've never tried the footwear, is it comfortable? I'm glad you were able to get what you needed. Good luck
wkith it.<<

 

Yes they are extremely comfortable.  Though it takes getting use to.

 

Charmaine

 

[Bonnie Briggs]

<SNIP>

> I have a problem with my feet called "Pronation" and
> also have "Raynauds", reason for the Orthotic
> Footwear that is called Gortex. The footwear itself
> costed $250.00 for low-cuts.

Bonnie here...
I have Reynaud's too, in my hands. Do you get
extreme pain when your feet get really cold? If so,
how long does it take to pass? Have you found anything
to relieve the pain?

>
> Well as for the orthotics, I had to put my foot
> ontop of this special machine that did 3 dimensional
> measurements of my foot and then the machine created
> a cast of my foot and from the cast the orthotics
> were made, it was the cast that costed , I do
> believe approx $450 + and the orthotics $450+ and
> then footwear on top of that, with taxes brought it
> over $1300. Discretionary benefits said between the
> orthotics and the cast together = $900 they only
> covered $700.00 and the footwear they said they
> only covered the max of $160.00, I ended up paying
> $90.00 on the shoes

Dr. Miltchin doesn't use a machine to cast feet,
you put your foot into a box of foam and the nurse
presses your feet into the foam which leaves an
immpression in the foam. Then they send the box of
foam away to the plant where the orthotics are made.

>
> Yes they are extremely comfortable. Though it takes
> getting use to.

That's good, I'm glad they helped you. Talk to you
later.
Bonnie

[Charmaine Voisine]

>>I have Reynaud's too, in my hands. Do you get
extreme pain when your feet get really cold? If so,
how long does it take to pass? Have you found anything
to relieve the pain?<<

 

Yes I have Raynauds too in both my feet and hands.  Yes they get very, very cold if exposed to very cold weather.  I was able to find at Medical Facility type of place similar to that of Shoppers and it is in Pickering Town Centre, they had these type of nylon mitts that I wear under the gloves I already have (which are very thick).  These special nylon mitts are silver and are suppose to be for people with circulatory problems and whose hands easily affected by cold weather and it works very much.  When hands exposed to extreme cold weather (will burn, then turn bright red to purple and then to a white color), often losing feeling which is not good.  What you could do, is call the arthritic society and inquire about special type of gloves worn under other gloves for extra warmth and protection for people with Raynaud (raynauds is well recognized with the society).  I am sure somebody there should be able to recommend where in Toronto to purchase these?   As to how long does it take to pass, if it is very, very cold as of late, and when I get inside, I can feel the burning even more and it could take up to a hour.  What I do usually, is immediately put my hands in warm water and vigoursily rub them together to get the circulation going again.  I learned this from a meeting I went to at the arthritic society in Oshawa.   Another thing you can do, is turn heating pad to medium and fold heating pad over hands. (or if you have a gel pack that you can heat up in microwave not too hot though, put that on your hands to warm up and get circulation going again).

>> Dr. Miltchin doesn't use a machine to cast feet,
you put your foot into a box of foam and the nurse
presses your feet into the foam which leaves an
immpression in the foam. Then they send the box of
foam away to the plant where the orthotics are made. <<

 

Never heard of this method before.

 

Hope my suggestions above helps you and others in similar circumstances.

 

Charmaine

[harmony]

Hi Charmaine,

glad to hear you were able to get what you needed with some help from
ODSP.

thanks for the reference to your doctor. i plan to call his office.

Denise