Legislation To Expand Medicare Payment of Wheelchairs & Othoses

The ITEM (Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid) Coalition has written letters supporting 3 legislative bills to enhance Medicare. AAHD is an ITEM Coalition member. Available here: Nov 19 letter on HR 3730, wheelchair accessories; Nov 19 letter on titanium wheelchairs; and Nov 28 on soon to be introduced legislation on properly fitting orthoses: PDF.