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Woman using seat elevation wheelchair technology to reach water bottle from refrigerator

Resources

The Medicare program is currently reviewing a National Coverage Determination Reconsideration Request, submitted by the ITEM Coalition. If approved, the agency will move towards providing coverage of seat elevation and standing systems for qualified beneficiaries using power wheelchairs.

Please see the full request and some additional supporting materials below.

Proposed Decision on Coverage for Seat Elevation
CMS Press Release on Proposed Decision - February 15, 2023
ITEM Coalition's Formal Request for Reconsideration of the National Coverage Determination for Mobility Assistive Equipment (NCD for MAE)

National Council on Disability Letter of Support

American Medical Association Letter to CMS on Seat Elevation and Standing Systems

Please contact ITEM Coalition for more information and/or any questions.

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