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Kathleen_Mc

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Ontarioians' getting Baha
« on: August 18, 2011, 08:00:13 pm »
Hi: I was wondering if there's anyone who's looked into getting Baha (or has had it done here in Ontario). I understand Dr. Ned. @ Sunnybrook now does them and I am considering it. Wondering about cost out of pocket, ? covered under insurances or Assistive Devices programme from the government.
Thanks, Kathleen
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tenai98

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Re: Ontarioians' getting Baha
« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2011, 03:32:03 pm »
Hi kathleen
I had my BAHA done in Ottawa by Dr. Schramm....my out of pocket cost (under an incentive by cochlear and the ottawa hospital) was $1000.00
I also looked into the Octcon Ponto pro and at the time (just before our postal strike), the unit was going for $3,000. It was an introductory price for the ponto..I do know the government does have a program to assist financially...I think its about $1500/per every 3rd yr.
JO
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