CMS Announces Medicare Part B Premium, Deductible Increases for 2026 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that the standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B enrollees will be $202.90 in 2026. The annual deductible for all Medicare Part B beneficiaries will be $283. That’s an increase of $17.90 for the monthly…
Briefly: CMS Announces Medicare Part B Premium, Deductible; New Mobility Seeks a Print Return
Adaptive Outdoor Education Center Joins United Spinal as New Chapter
The association’s latest addition has campuses in Maine.
Adaptive Outdoor Education Center (AOEC), based in Carrabassett Valley, Maine, has become United Spinal Association’s latest chapter. In a Nov. 14 announcement, United Spinal said, “There are few things as empowering as learning how to navigate the outdoors as a wheelchair user. After you’ve figured out how to slide down a snowy mountain, traverse a…
United Spinal Urges Support for Letter Opposing Including Urological, Ostomy, Tracheostomy Supplies in NCB
The letter, addressed to CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, M.D., is targeting Republican members of Congress.
United Spinal Association is urging stakeholders to ask their members of Congress to sign onto a new letter that opposes the inclusion of urological, ostomy and tracheostomy supplies in Medicare’s proposed competitive bidding program. The letter, led by Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) and Rep. Dan Meuser (R-Pa.) and addressed to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid…
United Spinal Launches Community Survey
The new survey asks about members’ experiences and advocacy needs.
United Spinal Association has launched a community survey to inform its advocacy efforts, research, grant applications and new program development. “We’re always striving to improve the programs, resources, and support we offer — and your input makes all the difference,” United Spinal said in a Sept. 4 news announcement of the survey. “Please take a…
Briefly: CMS to Increase Medicaid Oversight; New Whirlpool Dishwasher Features Accessible Rack Design
Featuring the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Whirlpool, and United Spinal Association.
CMS Announces ‘Increased Oversight’ on Medicaid Use for People in US Illegally The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will more closely scrutinize Medicaid funding “to stop states from misusing federal Medicaid dollars to cover health care for individuals who are in the country illegally,” the agency said in a May 27 press release.…
Briefly: United Spinal Launches Health Access Group; Travel Insurance Company Names Best, Worst Airlines for Handling Wheelchairs
Featuring United Spinal Association and InsureMyTrip.
United Spinal Launches Health Access Working Group United Spinal Association is seeking members for its new Health Access Working Group, created to “advocate for improving access to health-care services for the disability community.” Members will work together “to identify health-care accessibility problems, key obstacles and societal barriers that prevent people with disabilities access to the…
United Spinal Reacts to Proposed Medicaid Cuts, Urges Stakeholders to Act
The Congressional Budget Office said the so-called “one big, beautiful bill” would cut $715 billion from Medicaid over the next 10 years.
United Spinal Association is urging stakeholders to act swiftly to prevent sweeping Medicaid cuts that are part of the Trump administration’s so-called “one big, beautiful bill” that advanced out of the budget committee on Sunday night, May 18, according to a report from PBS. The association said in a May 16 bulletin that the bill…
Briefly: ‘Stronger Together’ Podcast Launches May 13; Parkinson’s Researchers Seeking Volunteers for Scratch-and-Sniff Test
Featuring United Spinal Association, M.A.R.C. Network, and the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
United Spinal, M.A.R.C. Network to Debut ‘Stronger Together’ Podcast on May 13 As part of their newly announced partnership, United Spinal Association and the M.A.R.C. Network are launching their “Stronger Together with Marc & Matt” podcast on May 13, starting at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time. The first episode will feature Wheel with Me Adapt Fit…
United Spinal Announces Advocacy Partnership with M.A.R.C. Network
The M.A.R.C. Network includes an app for members to share resources, experiences, and news.
United Spinal Association is partnering with the M.A.R.C. (Mobility Awareness Resource Community) Network “to celebrate collaboration, inclusion and the power of storytelling.” The new partnership will include a disability-focused podcast called Stronger Together, United Spinal said in an April 24 announcement. “This is more than just a podcast launch,” the association said. “It’s a movement…
United Spinal Hires Director of Chapter and Hospital Network Relations
The new director is a decorated long-distance wheelchair racer.
United Spinal Association has hired wheelchair racer Arielle Rausin as its new director of chapter and hospital network relations and engagement. “Rausin’s appointment will strengthen United Spinal’s national chapter network during a period when disability issues are gaining greater visibility and important new rights and reforms have been secured in areas such as health care…