![]() ![]() It provides care for about eighteen thousand people who suffered devastating injuries. The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Fund is something every insured Michigan driver paid into for years. “He has a very small amount of money,” said Bellanca, explaining that Konstantinov cannot afford to pay to make up for the potential loss in coverage. His physical medicine and rehab doctor prescribe it,” said Krumm. We hope that this can be addressed urgently as we, and many other providers in the state, can sustain no/or dramatically reduced payment,” the statement went on to say. ![]() This rate is also significantly less than rates paid by state Medicaid, which may violate federal Medicaid regulations. “This rate equates to barely more than the Michigan minimum wage rate, which will not cover taxes, benefits, and administrative costs to operate the business. She says cutting the amount paid to 55% of previous rates will likely force the company to cut caregiver wages to approximately minimum wage. In addition to the delays in payment, we are fearful we will be paid at a rate that will not sustain our business,” said Darby Anderson, Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer of Arcadia Home Care, the company that provides 24-hour attendant care for Konstantinov in a statement. We have changed the codes under which the claims are billed and are waiting to see what reimbursement rate we are paid. “Currently, we have not been paid for any claims billed after the implementation of the changes. That means that under state statute, money paid from the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association for things like physical therapy, attendant care, nursing care, and medical supplies is being cut by 45%. One provision slashed reimbursement for care of the catastrophically injured - like Konstantinov's, by 45%. In 2019 lawmakers passed legislation to lower insurance rates. That’s how strongly I feel,” said Bellanca. Konstantinov’s care team has defended his privacy, not allowing news crews into his Oakland County apartment over the years, despite requests for interviews, but now something has changed. He needs around-the-clock care due to the impact of his traumatic brain injury. Krumm coordinates caregivers who help him eat, dress, and get out in the community. “He is incredible,” said Linda Krumm, Konstantinov’s Medical Case Manager, who has cared for him since shortly after his injury. And to see him then and to see him now is a miracle,” said Jim Bellanca, Vlady’s friend and attorney. I saw him do his first physical therapy after the coma. I saw him say his first words after the coma. ![]() “I was with Vlady when he was in Beaumont in a coma. “We hope and pray that our teammate Vlady and Natsa will recover and things will go well,” said Steve Yzerman, Red Wings Team Captain at the time, during a press conference at the hospital. Konstantinov went from lifting a Stanley Cup above his head to in a coma for two long months, facing death. Konstantinov and team masseur Sergei Mnatsakonov suffered life-changing injuries. Six days later, the limousine he was riding in as he celebrated the win crashed in Birmingham. Thank you,” he said as he stood with his team on the ice. They called him the “Vladiator.” Vladimir Konstantinov’s aggressive plays helped the Detroit Red Wings win the Stanley Cup for the first time in 42 years in 1997. ![]() DETROIT - He was one of the best defensemen in the NHL. ![]()
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