Manual Wheelchairs


New CMS Proposed Rule Includes CRT Manual Wheelchair Change

Proposed rule features changes brought about by December 2019 legislation.

Deadline for Congressional Sign-On Letter Is Aug. 31

Bipartisan letter to CMS Administrator Seema Verma seeks CRT manual wheelchair accessories protection.

Invacare & Alber Introduce SMOOV one Power-Assist Device

New power unit is portable and fits rigid or folding manual wheelchairs.

NCART: Medicare Manual Wheelchair Changes Now in Effect

December 2019 legislation changed Medicare reimbursement rules for Complex Rehab manual chairs.

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CRT Technology Showcase

Fuze T50n: PDG Mobility Improves Upon a Classic

Graham-Field Adds New Wheelchair to Standard Line

New offering is coded K0001/K0002.

A Reward for Persistence: CRT Advocacy Scores A Big Win

NCART's Don Clayback on the MWC victory, implementation, and what comes next.

MWC Provisions Included in Year-End Appropriations Bill

Bill would exempt CRT manual wheelchairs and accessories from Medicare competitive bidding.

Support for CRT Manual Wheelchair Protection Keeps Growing

Protecting access to manual chairs and critical components will be a focus of August's CRT Awareness Week.

CRT Manual Wheelchair Bill Gains Momentum in U.S. House

Industry bill to protect access to manual chairs was attached to a larger bill this week.



ITEM Coalition Voices Support for CRT Bills

Organization sends letters about manual wheelchair access and a separate Medicare CRT benefit to Congress.

CRT Manual Wheelchairs Bill Launched in House of Representatives

H.R. 2293 seeks to exclude complex rehab manual chairs from Medicare's competitive bidding program.

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The Complexity of E1161

The manual adult tilt wheelchair code seems simple. It's anything but.

H.R. 3730 Phone-In Day Planned for Nov. 14

CRT industry gears up for year-end push to support the bill that would protect access to complex rehab manual wheelchair accessories.

ITEM Coalition Sends H.R. 3730 Letter to Congress

Letter urges support for House bill that would permanently exempt complex rehab manual wheelchair accessories from Medicare competitive bidding pricing.

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Setting Up For Success

Self-propelling for clients with quadriplegia is all in the details.

Spinal cord injury clients with quadriplegia can be successful self-propellers, but seating and mobility details are critical.

Numotion to Distribute Multisport Wheelchairs

New agreement gives Numotion exclusive American distribution of adjustable sports wheelchairs.

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More Than a Stroller

Packed with Positioning, These Chairs Combine Function with Aesthetics

Positioning defines today's caregiver-propelled chairs for kids.

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