United Spinal Association is asking wheelchair riders to share what Medicaid coverage means to them. In a March 19 bulletin to stakeholders, United Spinal announced its new Medicaid Stories campaign, which the organization says is “centered on real-life experiences from the disability community. This campaign aims to educate the public, media and elected officials about…
United Spinal Calls for Medicaid Stories from Wheelchair Riders
United Spinal Mobilizes Efforts to Preserve Medicaid Benefits
Medicaid funding could be threatened, as the Trump administration seek funds for other priorities.
United Spinal Association is calling on Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) advocates to act immediately to preserve access to Medicaid benefits. “Medicaid is an essential lifeline for people with disabilities,” the organization said in a Feb. 6 bulletin. “It pays for our health care and personal care services. It is what allows millions of people with…
United Spinal ‘Closely Following’ Executive Orders Impacting People with Disabilities
President Trump’s executive order could impact funding for Medicaid and other programs.
United Spinal Association is keeping a watchful eye on health-care and disability funding policies that could change due to executive orders from President Trump. “Our policy and advocacy team is gathering all the facts about the orders and resulting policies that impact our community,” said United Spinal President/CEO Vincenzo Piscopo in a Feb. 3 bulletin…
Poll: Medicare, Medicaid Remain Hugely Popular as Trump Administration Takes Over
A large majority of respondents believe health care will become less affordable in the next few years.
Results of a new poll conducted by KFF (formerly the Kaiser Family Foundation) show that a large majority of Americans have favorable views of Medicare and Medicaid, regardless of political party affiliation. While President Donald Trump’s incoming administration and a new Congress have discussed slashing Medicaid funding —reporting this month from Politico mentioned potentially $2.3…
Carelon Takeover of Medicaid Authorization for Maryland, Missouri, Wisconsin Now on Hold
Carelon was due to start handling prior authorization requests on July 1.
The July 1 transition that would have transferred prior authorization requests to Carelon Medical Benefits Management for Medicaid programs in Maryland, Missouri, and Wisconsin has been put on hold. In a June 28 bulletin, the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) said the transition “has been postponed until further notice. Suppliers in Maryland, Missouri, and Wisconsin…
Connecticut House Passes CRT Wheelchair Repair Bill
The bill headed to Gov. Ned Lamont provides a schedule for timely repairs, while discussing prior authorizations.
Connecticut’s House of Representatives has passed a bill that sets timelines for the repair of Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) wheelchairs. The May 7 passage of the House bill follows the Connecticut Senate’s passage of its own bill on May 2. Senate Bill 308 (SB 308), which is the one that will head to the desk…
Tennessee House and Senate Pass CRT Preventive Maintenance Bill
The new legislation also addresses consumers’ right to repair and providers’ service requirements.
The Tennessee House of Representatives has unanimously passed HB 2147, a bill governing maintenance and repair policies for Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) wheelchairs. An April 25 bulletin from the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) noted that the House’s passage clears the way for Gov. Bill Lee to sign the measure into law. AAHomecare added that…
CMS Announces Medicaid Services Final Rule on Access
The final rule seeks to make Medicaid FFS rates more transparent for stakeholders.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a final rule related to Medicaid access. In an April 24 bulletin, the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) discussed the Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services final rule, saying, “One of the biggest changes in this final rule are updates to documentation related to access to…
AAHomecare Reports Medicaid Rate Increases for North Carolina
The K0005, E1161, and K0861 codes are among those impacted.
The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) is reporting Medicaid rate increases for home medical equipment (HME) in North Carolina. In a Nov. 1 bulletin, AAHomecare credited “strong relationships with North Carolina Medicaid officials and members of the state legislature, ACMESA leaders, and the AAHomecare Payer Relations Team” for the $3.2 million increase in funding. “The…