Medicare

Late on Monday, August 15th, CMS announced the opening of a 30-day comment period relating to the request for Medicare coverage of power seat elevation systems used with complex power wheelchairs. This is a federally required time period that allows the public to submit data, views, and arguments in regards to a current rule. You can read the full announcement from CMS here.  Currently, the Medicare program does not encompass coverage of power seat elevation systems that are used with

Last month, we highlighted the importance of being supplied with the appropriate services and equipment for an improved quality of life for you and your loved ones. When proper funds and resources are invested into the products and services you and your loved ones rely on, the risk of falling decreases, and the quality of care and equipment you and your loved ones receive – as well as the cost-savings – will increase.  A recent study “The

The Medicare Competitive Bidding Program for home medical equipment (HME) is setting a dangerous precedent for other insurance companies. This makes it harder for Americans to get the equipment they need, regardless of their insurance. The faulty and failing program cut funding for necessary HME, services, and supplies. This is creating widespread access issues for Medicare beneficiaries across America. The pricing from this program is having a trickle-down effect to other insurers, such as Medicaid,

We’ve discussed in other posts that a faulty and failing government policy is preventing Medicare beneficiaries from accessing medically necessary home medical equipment, supplies, and services. Critical funding for items like home oxygen therapy, wheelchairs, nebulizers, and more, has been slashed. The result? Many companies now find themselves unable to continue offering these products and services to those who need it. Recently, we heard of yet another company closing—this time