Posts by Elizabeth Creed
Did You Know: Temporary Wheelchair Replacement Coverage
Did You Know: Most commercial insurance carriers don’t cover loaner equipment for CRT users? It’s common to expect a loaner or rental car coverage when your vehicle is being repaired, but most commercial insurance carriers don’t cover loaner equipment or the associated temporary replacement fee for CRT users while their chair is being repaired. Medicare,…
Read MoreLike Cars, Wheelchairs Need Regular Maintenance
Data reveals the value of covering twice-a-year preventive maintenance for CRT equipment For Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT) users, a wheelchair breakdown isn’t just an inconvenience. It means that daily life is on hold indefinitely. While most mobility equipment is designed to last five years, many of its key components fail well before that—and the consequences…
Read MoreTaking the Confusion Out of Prior Authorization
Helping you understand when Prior Authorization and other documentation are required for new equipment or repairs Ready for a new wheelchair or need a repair to your mobility equipment? Navigating prior authorization requirements with your health insurance carrier can be one of the most confusing parts of the process. At National Seating & Mobility (NSM),…
Read MoreNavigating CRT for Your Child
New to the world of mobility equipment? Don’t worry! This article will help you navigate your child’s mobility journey with confidence. For a child with mobility issues, Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT) equipment can open doors to greater mobility and independence for the entire family. But the process of finding the right mobility solution for your…
Read MoreDid You Know: Preventive Maintenance
Did You Know: Most insurance providers don’t cover preventive maintenance for complex rehabilitation technology (CRT) equipment? While preventive care, such as bi-annual dental exams, preventive screenings and physical exams, is routinely covered by health insurance providers, preventive maintenance for CRT equipment is generally not covered. As a result, many CRT users feel they must wait…
Read MoreA Promise Kept: Jerry Donovan’s Mission to Help Others Thrive
Twenty-five years ago, NSM client Jerry Donovan made a promise—and he’s spent every day since keeping it. Back then, Donovan worked for Boston Gas, fixing gas leaks throughout the city. In 1999, while driving his truck, his blood sugar suddenly dropped, causing a serious accident. The crash left Donovan—a Type 1 diabetic—with a T-6 spinal…
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