Posts Tagged ‘Moving in your Everyday Life’
Did 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 MoreDid You Know: Prior Authorization
Did You Know: Many health insurance carriers require prior authorization to repair CRT equipment that’s already been approved? Prior authorization is basically asking your health insurance carrier for permission before ordering the parts to complete a repair on CRT equipment that has previously been approved as medically necessary. The process involves submitting several documents and…
Read MoreWhat Are Your Transportation Options for Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT)-Related Appointments?
Pay It Forward: If you can travel to your wheelchair provider’s local branch for an appointment, do so. This can not only facilitate the repair process for your chair, but will help technicians who travel to in-home appointments prioritize CRT users who cannot travel, ensuring everyone gets the help they need as quickly as possible.
Read MoreHow to Prepare for Your Mobility Equipment Assessment
Tips on Communicating Your Needs and Advocating for Yourself at Your CRT Appointment Gearing up for your first evaluation for mobility equipment or want to make the most of your next appointment with your Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)? Consider these tips to help you prepare Be Ready to Communicate Your Mobility Goals As the Complex…
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BUDGET FRIENDLY IDEAS FOR CREATING ACCESSIBLE HOMES Inaccessibility tends to show itself in the details, and they’re often hardest to spot at home. Since it’s a place that’s filled with the flurry of daily tasks and the comfort of treasured memories, it can be hard to notice when these spaces aren’t exactly welcoming to a…
Read MorePro Tips for Protecting Your Wheelchair for Travel
Traveling as a wheelchair user can be very exciting and liberating, but also a stressful experience. Some wheelchair users avoid travel altogether because of their biggest fear—damage to their wheelchairs or other mobility aids, especially when flying. Fortunately, there are a lot of things you can do prior to air travel to help protect your…
Read MoreHome & Safety Design
CREATING HAPPY & HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS FOR A LIFETIME IN 2021, THE YOUNGEST BABY BOOMER WILL BE 57 YEARS OLD, WHILE THE OLDEST WILL TURN 75. With an estimated 73 million seniors over the age of 65—most of whom prefer to stay in their homes throughout their lifespan—it’s vital for seniors to take steps now to…
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