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What is the status of removing pumps from Medicare? I am in a Medicare Advantage HMO with Group-health Cooperative.

I got a non-medically approved VED from Amazon for under $80. It works similarly to the medically approved pump.

I have an Encore but I would like to try an Osbon which is too expensive for me.

I am looking for an approved source for pumps with Group Health Medicare Advantage HMO. I have a prescription but his vendor is not approved for his source.

I called Group Health Medicare Advantage customer service today. I just got a copy of their plan today and din't find exceptions. I was told they don't cover penis pumps even though they are covered by Medicare. I have had a prescription since last August. I complained and I will be called back.

Group Health Medicare Advantage Contact info
Current members:
8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Monday-Friday
1-888-901-4600

This is from their official Group Health Medicare Advantage manual.
Section 2.1
Your Medicare covered services must be provided according to the coverage guidelines
established by Medicare.

Other important things to know about our coverage:
Like all Medicare health plans, we cover everything that Original Medicare covers

Maybe I have good news. Today I was called and told I need to have my doctor directly make a request to them. I will keep you posted.

Good news - Group Heath/Medicare authorized a pump but only 50%. Does that mean I will get 1/2 of an erection?

I don't know yet what their approved provider can get. Last time I dealt with them was about my catheters. They give me anything I want. They are paid in full.

Today in my regular mail came a flyer from Encore that said Medicare will stop covering Pumps on July 1, 2015. It was "REVIVE YOUR LOVE LIFE WITH ENCORE". I am authorized a pump by Group Heath but only through BYRAM HEALTHCARE DME (REDMOND). The REVIVE PREMIUM is covered at $525 at 50% copay. I have a ImpoAid Battery Kit which I paid about $108 for so I don't see the deal being a deal. I want an Osborn anyway since I already have an Enore.

Today I was able place an order for a Medicare pump before John Boehner the Speaker of the United States House takes it away.
http://www.vitalitymedical.com/timm-osbon-erecaid-esteem-battery-vacuum-ed-penile-pump.html.

My pump came today. I just tested out and I am impressed. It makes my Encore feel and act like a toy. In a few days I will try it out with my wife.
We haven't had dependable intercourse for years because of my health post bone marrow transplant. I have tried injections and meds with less satisfactory pleasure. If this don't work I may do an implant if she enjoys sex like when we were 40-50 yrs younger.