A new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) policy change has opened the door to reimbursement for transanal irrigation devices (TAI), catheters and accessories. United Spinal Association reported on Feb. 13 that CMS published a positive Benefit Category Determination for TAI, catheters and accessories on Jan. 13. United Spinal said CMS now considers this…
CMS Classifies TAI as Prosthetic Devices, Updates Funding Policy
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…
Briefly: United Spinal Offering Grants for Wheelchair Users; NSM Sponsors Pilgrimage Music Festival
Featuring United Spinal Association and National Seating & Mobility.
United Spinal Mini Grants Available for Wheelchair Riders Affected by Disasters United Spinal Association is accepting disaster-relief grant applications from wheelchair riders who have been impacted this year by disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires or floods. To qualify for the grants, which are provided by the Neilsen Foundation, applicants must have spinal cord injuries or…
Briefly: Deadline Imminent for Power Standing Sign-on Letter; NOD Announces Leading Disability Employers
Featuring United Spinal Association and the National Organization on Disability.
United Spinal: Deadline for Power Standing Letter Is Oct. 4 United Spinal Association is reminding Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) advocates to reach out to their members of Congress to ask them to sign onto the Dear Colleague letter in support of opening a National Coverage Analysis for power standing systems on power wheelchairs. Visit the…
United Spinal Launches Walking Rollers Support Group
New group is aimed at consumers who both ambulate and use wheelchairs.
United Spinal Association is launching a support group for consumers who both walk and use wheelchairs. In its July 3 newsletter, United Spinal said the new Walking Rollers group, “for semi-ambulatory, part-time wheelchair users,” will be facilitated by Rob Henry, a board member of United Spinal Association of Michigan who coordinates that group’s peer mentor…
Airbnb Partners with United Spinal for Entrepreneurship Academy Webinar
Webinar will focus on hosting wheelchair-accessible homes.
Airbnb has partnered with United Spinal Association on an Entrepreneurship Academy webinar on hosting accessible homes. “Turn your space into a source of income and help make travel more accessible to travelers who use wheelchairs or other assistive devices,” Airbnb said in describing the webinar. “Join our free Airbnb Entrepreneurship Academy, in partnership with United…
Briefly: Roll on Capitol Hill Priorities Set; RESNA to Host Free ATP Certification Pop-Up
Featuring United Spinal Association and RESNA.
United Spinal Announces Priorities for Roll on Capitol Hill United Spinal Association has announced its priority issues for next month’s virtual Roll on Capitol Hill. In a May 21 bulletin, United Spinal said Roll on Capitol Hill advocates would focus on wheelchair service and repair reform to “reduce extensive repair delays”; legislation that would improve…
Briefly: Motion to Host Wheelchair Service Days; United Spinal’s Giving Week Now in Progress
Featuring Motion and United Spinal Association.
Motion to Host Preventative Maintenance Days for Wheelchair Clients Motion is hosting two Preventative Maintenance Days to provide wheelchair checkups for its clients. “Motion strives to ensure we are doing all that we can to keep our clients safe, minimize future urgent service requests, and maintain manufacturer safety standards,” the provider formerly known as Motion…
Numotion, United Spinal Collaborate with United Airlines on Wheelchair Fit Tool
Wheelchair riders can check a flight’s ability to accommodate their mobility devices.
A new tool on the United Airlines app that helps wheelchair riders to find flights that best fit their mobility devices is the result of a collaboration among the airlines, Numotion and United Spinal Association. “United Airlines has launched a new digital tool on its app and united.com that makes it easier for customers who…
United Spinal Seeks Nominees for StrongWheeled Together Awards
This year’s theme is “The Idea of Community.”
United Spinal is seeking nominations for this year’s StrongWheeled Together Awards, which celebrate “the best and brightest wheelchair users from around the nation,” the organization said in a March 19 social media post. The theme of the 2024 awards is “The Idea of Community.” The StrongWheeled Together Awards comprise three categories: Community Voice: The Barry…