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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 legislation that would protect access to Complex Rehab Technology. Follow the instructions below to contact your Members of Congress and secure their support to protect access for people with disabilities. 

Protect CRT Manual Wheelchair Accessories
Pass H.R. 3730
Legislation has been introduced in the House of Representatives (bill number H.R. 3730) to stop CMS’ application of Medicare Competitive Bid pricing to accessories used with CRT manual wheelchairs. Passage of this bill will allow people with significant disabilities who use CRT manual wheelchairs to have the same access to CRT accessories as those using CRT power wheelchairs. 

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
Consumer/Clinician Letter of Support
H.R. 3730 Legislative Text

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.

Get a Separate Benefit Category for CRT
Pass H.R. 750
CRT needs to be recognized separate from standard Durable Medical Equipment (DME) in order to improve and protect access for people with disabilities. Legislation has been reintroduced in the House of Representatives (bill number H.R. 750) to establish a separate benefit category for CRT within the Medicare program and provide needed policy and safeguard improvements. 

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
CRT Codes Included in Legislation