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Help Protect Access to Complex Rehab Technology


Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) includes specialized wheelchairs, seating systems, and other adaptive equipment such as standing devices and gait trainers.  These individually configured products are used by people with high level disabilities such as ALS, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury to meet their unique medical needs, reduce their medical complications and costs, and maximize their function and independence.

Currently, Congress is considering two pieces of legislation that would protect access to Complex Rehab Technology.  Follow the instructions below to contact your Members of Congress and secure their support to pass these bills and protect access for people with disabilities. 

Help Stop Cuts to CRT Wheelchair Accessories

Congressional intervention is required by June 30 to prevent CMS from making inappropriate Medicare payment cuts on July 1 to Complex Rehab Wheelchairs used by individuals with significant disabilities.

Follow the two steps below to ask your Members of Congress for their immediate action to protect access to Complex Rehab Technology. 




Use the link above to send a prepared email to your Members of Congress asking them to take action before June 30. 




Use the link above, enter your information, and dial the numbers provided.  Follow the talking points we've given to explain to your Members of Congress why urgent action must be taken. 

Additional Resources:
2017 Cosponsors
2017 Congressional Asks
Position Paper
2016 Cosponsors
171 HCPCS Codes

Introduction to Complex Rehab Technology

"Complex Rehab Technology- Essential for health. Essential for life." provides an introduction to Complex Rehab Technology from the perspectives of individuals who rely on it each day for their health and independence, physicians who prescribe it, and consumer organizations that work to protect access. The video also highlights current challenges and changes needed to ensure adequate access.

Help Get a Separate Benefit Category for CRT

Complex Rehab Technology needs to be separately recognized in order to improve and protect access for people with disabilities. Legislation has been reintroduced in the House of Representatives (H.R. 750) to establish a separate benefit category for CRT. 

Follow the two steps below to ask your Members of Congress for their support. 




Use the link above to send a prepared email to your Members of Congress asking them to cosponsor the bill and help get the legislation passed this year!
 



Use the link above, enter your information, and dial the numbers provided. Follow the talking points we've given to explain to your Members of Congress why this legislation must be passed! 

Additional Resources:
2017 Cosponsors
Position Paper
2016 Cosponsors