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Updated Regulations For Power Wheelchair And Power Operated Vehicle Claims
08/29/2005 | Requests *Summary
CMS announced that a certificate of medical necessity is no longer required for power wheelchair and power operated vehicle claims. This is another step to streamline and ensure appropriate access for people with Medicare to power operated vehicles. In an interim final rule with opportunity to comment that went on display at the Federal Register, CMS clarified the requirements for prescribing, supplying, and receiving payment for these vehicles. Review the interim final rule and fact sheet.
Author
Available Files
- August 29, 2005 Press Release HTML
- August 29, 2005 Press Release Word (32K, 3 pages)
- Decision Memo Off-site link
- Fact Sheet PDF (43K, 6 pages)
- Mobility Assistive Equipment Website Off-site link
- Special Open Door Forum September 16, 2005 HTML
Keywords
Medicaid; Scooters; Certificate of Medical Necessity; CMN; Interim Final Rule; Fact Sheet; Federal Register; Decision Memorandum; Power Mobility Device; Regulation Fact Sheet
Topic
Accessibility, Aging Issues, Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, Physical Disabilities
Type/Tool
Announcement/Press release, Links / Websites, Fact Sheets
Source
CMS
State
All States/Territories
Date Created
08/30/2005
Contact
Cathy Cope
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Cathy.Cope@cms.hhs.gov
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Cathy.Cope@cms.hhs.gov
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