New 12/15/2010
Ride to Defeat ALS:
Rest stop # 3 for a 25 Mile Bike Ride was sponsored by PVA of the Tampa VA Hospital. PVA was so nice to invite us to help them run the Rest Stop. What a great day, and a wonderful Event!! We hope you will enjoy the Photos!
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Archived 12/01/2010
Coverage Criteria for Durable Medical Products is Categorized under Medicare Part B Coverage Criteria. Durable Medical Products or equipment include, but not limited to the following Mobility Equipment/Supplies: Scooters, Power Chairs, Pressure Relieving Cushions/Mattresses, Hospital Beds, Wheelchairs, Lift Chairs, etc. The following Paragraphs are meant to be used as Informational Guide Lines. It is always best to contact the Provider you trust, such as Mobility Express, for any changes/updates Medicare may have instituted.
Medicare Part B Coverage Criteria for Therapeutic Mattresses:
Did you know…you may qualify for a pressure reducing mattress or mattress overlay through Medicare or your insurance? If you use a wheelchair, you may also benefit from a pressure management product while in bed. Pressure reducing mattresses and overlays are therapeutic devices designed to assist in prevention and treatment of pressure wounds and provide comfort and relief to promote pain management. Mobility Express is a provider of group I and group II therapeutic support mattresses.
To find out if you may qualify, we have provided an overview of the Medicare Part B, medical qualifications which most insurances also require to pay for this type of device. If you believe you meet these qualifications, click on the
"contact us" link, and we'll arrange for a trained Mobility Professional to discuss with you the best option to fit your individual needs. Or, if you don't have insurance and just want to purchase your new therapeutic mattress today, "
click here" to contact us regarding your options for Purchasing, Shipping and Set up for different types of mattresses that we provide.
Group I mattress or mattress overlay is covered if the client meets one of the following scenarios:Scenario
1:• The patient is completely immobile (i.e. patient cannot make changes in body position without assistance). Scenario
2:• Limited mobility, OR any stage pressure ulcer on the trunk or pelvis, AND at least one of the following: - Impaired nutritional status
- Fecal or urinary incontinence
- Altered sensory perception
- Compromised circulatory status
Group II support surface is covered if the patient meets one of the following scenarios:
Scenario 1:
• Multiple stage II pressure ulcers located on the trunk or pelvis,
AND• Patient has been on a comprehensive ulcer treatment program for at least the past month which has included the use of an appropriate group 1 support surface,
AND• The ulcer has worsened or remained unchanged over the past month.
Scenario 2:
• Large or multiple stage III or IV pressure ulcer(s) on the trunk or pelvis
Scenario 3:
• Recent myocutaneous flap or skin graft for a pressure ulcer on the trunk or pelvis (surgery within the past 60 days), AND
• The patient has been on a group 2 or 3 support surface immediately prior to a recent discharge from a hospital or nursing facility (discharge within the past 30 days)
Medicare Billing Facts for Power Mobility & Lift Chairs:
United Seating & Mobility is an authorized Medicare provider. Although we don't process Medicare claims through our catalog and internet store, we're happy to refer you to one of our branch locations where a professional Adaptive Technoloy Professional will come to your home and evaluate you for the right solution to fit your needs. Once we refer you to your local branch, they’ll find out if you're qualified for the equipment you need. Call us at Mobility Express or go back to
"contact us" on the web site, and we'll get the ball rolling for you.
Medicare Facts about lift chairs:
Medicare usually pays 80% on any amount, they assign to a covered item. This can vary by state and product category. There is a 20% co pay portion that Medicare does not pay. However; this amount is often covered by a secondary insurer.Medicare cover's the seat lift mechanism only, not the actual chair itself. If you quality Medicare will pay approximately $283.35 or 80% of 354.19 in the State of FLORIDA.
You may qualify for a lift chair if you meet the following criteria:
1.The patient must have severe arthritis of the hip or knee, or have a severe neuromuscular disease.
2. The seat lift mechanism must be a part of the physician's course of treatment and be prescribed to affect improvement, or arrest or retard deterioration in the patient's condition.
3. The patient must be completely incapable of standing up from a regular armchair or any chair in their home. Once standing, the patient must have the ability to walk.
4. Individuals that have difficulty or are incapable of getting up from a Regular Arm Chair.
5. Medicare requires that the physician ordering the seat lift mechanism must also be the attending physician or a consulting physician for the disease or condition resulting in the need for a seat lift.
***Note: this information is for educational purposes only. Always check with your trusted Provider, Mobility Express for any additional documentation needs or changes/updates with Medicare.
Medicare Facts About Power Mobility Equipment:
Medicare beneficiaries may qualify for a power wheelchair or scooter if the following criteria are met:
1. The beneficiary must have a mobility limitation which prevents them from performing one or more mobility related activities of daily living in the home, including toileting, eating, bathing, and grooming.
2. There cannot be other conditions that limit the beneficiary from performing mobility-related activities of daily living at home, such as significant impairments of cognition or judgment and/or vision.
3. This only applies if these other conditions cannot be solved through another means, including caregiver support. The beneficiary must demonstrate the capability and the willingness to consistently operate the device safely.
4. A cane, walker, or manual wheelchair will not provide the necessary functional mobility.
5. The beneficiary's environment must allow for the use of a power wheelchair or scooter in all areas where the mobility related activities of daily living are customarily performed.
6. For a scooter, the beneficiary must have sufficient strength and postural stability to operate the scooter.
***Note: this information is for educational purposes only. Always check with your trusted Provider, Mobility Express for any additional documentation needs or changes/updates with Medicare.
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Archive 8/19/2010
About Power Chairs Covered by Medicare
Thousands of disabled Americans rely upon power chairs and mobility scooters when they are unable to walk with ease. Medicare, created in 1965 to supplement the Social Security program, provides health care to seniors and other qualified recipients. While a power chair may be of benefit to a patient, Medicare will not pay for it unless the patient qualifies as determined by a licensed physician approved by the Medicare program
Benefits
- Patients with disabilities and medical conditions that prevent them from carrying out important daily tasks find power chairs invaluable. The use of a power chair increases autonomy and the individual becomes less dependent upon others to transport him from one place to another. Power chairs are beneficial not only for physical mobility; they often bolster self-esteem as the patient takes more responsibility in his environment.
Function
- Medicare pays up to 80 percent of the cost of a power chair for qualified Medicare recipients. Once a patient meets the criteria, She must determine how to fund the remaining 20 percent of the cost. A supplemental insurance program may pay the remainder, depending upon individual coverage limits. Some power chair manufacturers will waive the additional 20 percent if the patient does not have supplemental insurance and is unable to pay.
Considerations
- To qualify under Medicare criteria, the patient must demonstrate a need for the use of a power chair inside the home. Specifically, the patient must not currently be able to provide for his own food and hygiene needs due to his lack of mobility. A Medicare qualified physician must supply supporting documentation during regular examinations, and/or direct Patient to a Physical Therapist for further documentation needs.
Identification
1. The physician who submits the request to Medicare for a power chair will identify the need of the individual by performing a thorough physical exam and determining the extent of the disability. He will also ask questions pertaining to the ability of the patient to care for herself without a mobility device. A person who depends upon a walker or a cane may not qualify if she is still able to perform common daily tasks. Medicare does not consider the intended use of a power chair outdoors to be a qualifying factor.
Potential
1. Medicare officials recognize that by increasing mobility, they may prolong admission into a nursing home situation. Although the typical power chairs costs thousands of dollars, it is less expensive than the costs to Medicare when a qualified recipient enters a nursing home. If the patient meets the disability requirements, Medicare will supply a new power chair every 5 years.
Read more: About Power Chairs Covered by Medicare | eHow.com
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Repeal Medicare’s Competitive Acquisition Program
Thursday - July 29th, 2010
Issue: The Medicare competitive acquisition (bidding) program is scheduled to be implemented in 9 of the largest areas of the country on January 1, 2011. The program will expand the bid process to 100 of the largest areas in the Summer of 2011. Congress stopped the initial round 1 of the program in July 2008 two weeks after implementation due to the significant flaws in the program and impact on beneficiaries. While Congress intended for Medicare to fix the problems prior to restarting the program, CMS is planning to implement virtually the same program on January 1, 2011 and begin expanding it nationally soon thereafter.
If Competitive Bidding is allowed to go forward it will:
Sacrifice Care for Seniors and People with Disabilities
CMS did not correct many of the primary flaws embedded in the program before restarting it, which will have a direct impact on small businesses and the beneficiaries they serve.
- Durable Medical Equipment (DME) companies provide physician prescribed medical equipment that allows seniors and people with disabilities to remain in their own homes. Competitive bidding will reduce patient access to this equipment and the choice of DME provider they obtain it from.
- An accredited DME providers’ ability to supply the products and services necessary to facilitate the continuum of care for Medicare beneficiaries will be severely jeopardized if the competitive bidding program continues and product selection is restricted to the lowest bid items.
- Selectively contracting with a very restricted number of DME providers will likely no longer include small, local businesses and will force beneficiaries to use several different out of area companies.
- A “winning” provider for one product cannot supply the other products they did not “win”. This will create confusion for seniors and disabled citizens who will be required to coordinate their own care.
Eliminate Businesses and Jobs
The Medicare bid program will result in job losses and business failure, which runs counter to the President’s pledge to “do whatever it takes to help the small business.”
- This anti-competitive program reduces the number of qualified market competitors based on flawed methodology. Accredited DME businesses already compete on products and services. If they do not meet their customer’s expectations the customer has the right to take their business to a competitor.
- 90 percent of qualified DME providers were barred from providing competitively bid items and services to Medicare beneficiaries in the first round of bidding. If this happens again it will have a devastating impact on the economy and the businesses that care for our elderly and disabled citizens.
Congressman Kendrick Meek (D-17th, FL) introduced HR 3790 to repeal the Medicare Competitive Acquisition Program in a budget neutral manner on October 13, 2009. The measure has significant bi-partisan support with 254 co-sponsors following targeted efforts by providers & consumers across the country. Efforts are underway to secure a Senate companion bill that will pay for a permanent repeal of the program via industry supported Medicare reimbursement reductions.
WE encourage providers and consumers to contact their Member of Congress
If your Representative is
not listed please call
(202) 224-3121 and
ask them to co-sponsor HR 3790.If your Representative
is listed please call
(202) 224-3121 and
thank them for co-sponsoring HR 3790.
Click here for a list of Co-Sponsors for HR 3790.Once a Senate companion bill is introduced please call the Capitol Hill switchboard at
(202) 224-3121 and ask both of your Senators to support a repeal of Medicare’s Competitive Bidding Program in the budget neutral manner outlined in the legislation.We will continue to keep you updated as this proceeds. If you have questions, please contact a member of the Pride Government Affairs Team at 1-800-800-8586.
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