VHI certified supplier

Pedorthist

Hello, I am new here in Ireland and a professional shoemaker.
I will manufacture orthotics, orthopedic shoes, diabetic shoes etc.
Do I need a certification, so that my future customer can claim back the expenditure from they health insurance like VHI etc.??

BuffyBot

Moving this thread to a much more appropriate forum than the Kildare one.

That said, the local moderators will decide if it is suitable for their forum

RobFowl

Good question, I honestly don't know but hope you get an answer here.
Rob

Kurtosis

Could it be worth contacting VHI to enquire as to what they require for orthotics etc. to be claimed on their policies?

Pedorthist

Thanks penguim88, yes I did.
The answer has been:
Vhi Healthcare have an extensive portfolio of different plans to suit the varying needs of our members. I wish to advise some of our policies provide a benefit towards the cost of specific medical and surgical appliances subject to an excess.

If a member is submitting a claim for orthotics which is currently an approved appliance, the receipt must be on headed paper and clearly state the cost, the persons name and the appliance that was purchased.

Pedorthist

That means a painter is making insoles and is writing a bill with the customer's name and that he has done an insole and that is??