August and September 2009 Issue 37
Together we can build
resources and friendships
August and September 2009 Issue 37
Together we can build
resources and friendships
Officers
President:
Sue Whelan (410) 665 -1543
Vice President:
Anne Carbaugh
(410) 363 - 8082
Treasurer:
Dan Palich (410) 833 - 3197
Recording Secretary:
Janice Stanton
(410) 489 - 9053
Corresponding Secretary:
Amber Luckert
(410) 931 - 2771
Committees
Brace/Camp
Fund:
Dan Palich (410)
833-3197
Hospitality:
Ray &
Phyllis Wade (410) 644-5717
Flyer Committee
and Website
Michael
Whelan and Sue Whelan
Membership:
Sue Whelan (410)
665-1543
Guest Speakers:
Olivia
Wakefield (410) 825-5096
Debbie Wade (443) 474-1547
Scholarship Fund:
Joan Holtz Britt (410)
418-5977
Activities
Janice
Stanton (410) 489 -9053
Rosemarie
Grazaitis (410) 836 -0449
Up coming dates, Mark your calendars!
September 13, 2 to 5 - Activities for kids
If you plan to attend the
September 13 meeting, could you please bring a nonperishable food item to
donate to the church? At March's meeting, we decided that this would be a
great way to show our appreciation to the church for letting us hold our SBAM
meetings at the church. The donated food items will be used to replenish
the church's food pantry that is used to feed less fortunate families each
week.
The meetings
will be held at the Trinity Assembly of God, 2122 West Joppa Rd.
Directions: Take 695 to Falls Road (23B). At the first
traffic light, make a right onto
Cross over the bridge and the
Church is located on the left. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall
Happy Birthday
July
Nichole Burgess 7/05/82
Ruby Elbert 7/24/01
Molly Feeney 7/29/99
Tomisha Kelly 7/11/83
Ben Newman 7/27/91
Adrian Barnett 7/30/89
Dianna Soltys 7/21/72
August and September
Alexandra Carlson 8/05/88
Owen Linville 8/12/94
Daniel Romanchuk 8/03/98
Olivia Wakefield 8/08/80
Benjamin Lash 9/19/00
Get Well Wishes
Amber Luckert
Charles curry
Michael Doyle
Emily Gerchalk
Nathanael Behles
Adam Behles
Olivia Wakefeild
Spina Bifida of MD Web Site
Find up to date information
on meetings and up coming events. You can also view recent flyers.
http://home.comcast.net/~sbamaryland
Brace Fund
If you would like to be
reimbursed for 2009 medical expenses, you can turn in your paperwork at the September
13 general meeting. We will process your claim quickly, most times by the end
of the meeting.
Here are two important
points.
1.
The medical
expenses must be related to spina bifida (such as a wheelchair, leg braces,
expenses related to orthopedics or neurology, catheters, etc.).
2.
Bring original
bills & receipts, not photocopies.
If you want to retain copies for your own records, be sure to copy them
before you come to the meeting because we do not have a copy machine at the
meeting.
To elaborate on item # 2,
it's important for you to provide original documents showing that you paid for
the item.
·
For small items
such as diapers, the cash register tape is sufficient.
·
If the item is a
prescription, bring the "pharmacy slip" not the cash register
receipt. The "pharmacy slip"
shows the name of the patient and medication.
·
For larger bills
(over $50), bring the cancelled check if you paid by check or the credit card
statement if you charged it. We realize many banks have discontinued sending
cancelled checks to customers. If your
bank does not give you cancelled checks, bring whatever document they give
you. Again, bring original documents,
not copies.
If you have suggestions,
comments or questions about the Brace Fund, please send them to Dan Palich
palich@comcast.net.
Thank You Corvette Club
The financial assistance we provide to you is possible only because of the generosity of our dear friends from the Free State Corvette Club.
Corvette Club Address
Wyatt Greenwalt
Corvette Club Weekend October 16 – 18
The Free State Corvette has
invited 10 SBAM families to come down for a free fun filled weekend in Ocean city. The following families have
signed up to go this year.
Michael Doyle, Kenny Mellon,
Charles Curry, Emily Merson, Kathie Ward, Brandy Woodward, Amber Luckert and
Jason Makell, Krystal Spencer and Michael Whelan
Hats off goes too!
Dan Palich and all of you who made food and helped at
this year’s annual picnic!
Next years picnic - August 7, 2010
BARS upcoming Events
September 2009
Kayaking
Gunpowder State Park
Sept 20
1:30pm-4pm
Enjoy a scenic paddle on the flat water of
Contact: Pam Lehnert at 443-491-3227 or email pam4bars@aol.com
Bodies in Motion Trail Festival
North
Central Rail Trail,
Sept 26 9am-3pm
Help support BARS at this family friendly trail festival to
raise funds to benefit BARS programs. Wheel, walk, cycle or run any
distance 10 feet to 35 miles. Hand cycles and foot pedal trikes are
available by advance
reservation.
Contact: Amy Bankard at 410-771-4606
For More Information on BARS or BARS Events:
BARS
Phone:
410-771-4606
Email
pam4bars@aol.com
Brace Fund &
Brace Fund
1. Orthopedic braces--Covered.
2. Equipment--Everyday equipment related to spina bifida is covered (for example, wheelchair for everyday use, shower chair, walker). Wheelchair repairs are covered.
3. Doctors & hospitals--If it is related to spina bifida, it is covered. For example, medical care related to hydrocephalus, scoliosis, pressure sores, urological infections and latex allergy is covered. Medical care for items not related to spina bifida is not covered (for example, flu, allergies to pollen, inoculations, physicals).
4. Prescriptions--Prescriptions related to spina bifida are covered (for example, bladder medication). Prescriptions not related to spina bifida are not covered. Over-the counter items such as vitamins and supplements are not covered.
5. Wheelchair ramp--The installation of a ramp is covered. After the initial installation, maintenance is not covered (such as repairs, power-washing, staining and water-proofing).
6. Making the house accessible--Permanent structural changes unique to wheelchairs are covered (for example, widening doorways or installing a wheel-in shower). Garage doors and openers are not covered.
7. Urological supplies (such as catheters and KY jelly)--Covered.
8. Incontinence garments (person with spina bifida must be over 2-years' old)--Covered.
9. Eye
exams and eye glasses & lens--Covered.
Sunglasses are not covered.
10. Basic
lessons (such as driving lessons) are not covered. However, extra costs related to spina bifida
are covered. For example, let's say the
basic cost of drivers' education is $200.
That would not be covered. If the
lessons took longer and the cost was higher ($350) because the person used a
wheelchair and hand controls, the Brace Fund would cover the extra cost. In this example, the Brace Fund would cover
$150.
11. The
basic cost of recreational equipment is not covered. However, extra costs related to spina bifida
are covered.
12. Vehicles--Vehicles are not covered but wheelchair lifts and hand-controls are covered.
13. Transportation; parking; lodging; meals--Not covered.
14. Apparel--Clothes, shoes, boots, coats, hats, ponchos, etc. are not covered.
15. Paper towels and wipes--Except for diapers, paper products are not covered.
16. You must verify your identity and that you have spina bifida.
17. You
must file timely. Specifically, claims
for services or purchases for 2009 must be filed by
18. You must provide the original copies of proof of payment (for example, your original credit card statement or the cancelled check your bank sends you). No photocopies.
19. There is a limit on how much you can receive for a year. "Year" is the year you purchased the item or received the service (whichever comes first is the "year"). For example, if you are hospitalized in December 2008 but receive or pay the bill in January 2009, that expense is a 2008 expense (not a 2009 expense) because you received the service in 2008.
20. You cannot carry over an item from year to year. For example, if you partially pay for an item in 2008, you cannot claim the rest of the cost in a following year.
21. There is a limit on the number of checks you can receive. The limit is 4 checks per year.
1. Fees for camps that specialize in serving people with disabilities--Covered.
2. The registration fee for the annual SBAA conference--Covered.
3. Transportation; parking; lodging; meals--Not covered.
4. The
5. You must verify your identity and that you have spina bifida.
6. You must file timely. Specifically, bills for camp for 2009 must be filed in 2009.