CMS proposes benefit expansion for mobility devices, advancing health equity for people with disabilities

Feb. 17, 2023
Proposal supports coverage of power seat elevation equipment for power wheelchairs.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed National Coverage Determination (NCD) decision that would, for the first time, expand coverage for power seat elevation equipment on certain power wheelchairs to Medicare individuals.

The proposed NCD is open for public comment for 30 days.

CMS release

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