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    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.

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    • ITEM Coalition Press Release on Opening of NCA for Seat Elevation
       

    • Read all 3,500 Public Comments on Coverage of Seat Elevation Systems

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    • ITEM Coalition's Formal Request for Reconsideration of the National Coverage Determination for Mobility Assistive Equipment (NCD for MAE)

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    • ITEM Coalition Letter of Support for NCD Reconsideration Request (Signed by 60+ National Organizations)
       

    • House of Representatives Letter to CMS in Support of Coverage for Seat Elevation and Standing Systems
       

    • Senate Letter to CMS in Support of Coverage for Seat Elevation and Standing Systems

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    • National Council on Disability Letter of Support​

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

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

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