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Does Insurance Cover a Loaner Wheelchair During Repairs?
3 Ways Temporary Replacement Coverage Would Help CRT Users For people who rely on Complex Rehab Technology (CRT), even a short repair delay can disrupt daily life. When a wheelchair breaks down, access to loaner wheelchairs can mean the difference between maintaining independence and being unable to work or attend school, go to medical appointments or participate in daily activities. Many CRT users…
Read MoreWhy Wheelchair Preventive Maintenance Matters
Six Facts Every CRT User Should Know Wheelchair preventive maintenance is routine service that helps prevent breakdowns, improve safety and extend the life of complex rehabilitation technology (CRT) equipment. Most insurance plans do not cover wheelchair preventive maintenance, which often forces CRT users to wait until equipment fails before repairs are approved. At-A-Glance Summary What Is Wheelchair Preventive Maintenance? Preventive wheelchair…
Read MorePrior Authorization for CRT Equipment Repairs: Facts Every CRT User Should Know
At-A-Glance Summary Many health insurance carriers require prior authorization to repair CRT equipment that’s already been approved. The process involves submitting several documents and other information to your insurance provider for approval. Waiting for approvals often adds one to four weeks to the process and can delay CRT users from getting the repair they need.…
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, the wearable key components will require maintenance and replacement to keep…
Read MoreDid You Know: Transportation Coverage
Did You Know: Most health insurance carriers don’t cover travel to complex rehabilitation technology (CRT) evaluations and appointments? Most private health insurance carriers and state Medicare or Medicaid programs do not cover transportation to wheelchair evaluation or repair appointments. Coverage that does exist varies widely by state and provider. If CRT appointments are covered under…
Read More5 Signs Your Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT) Equipment Might Need a Tune Up
Paying attention to the way your wheelchair sounds or feels can help avoid catastrophic equipment failures Your mobility equipment is the way you move through the world—and your work, school and social life depend on your equipment working correctly. But, like any equipment used on a daily basis, your wheelchair or other mobility equipment needs…
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