Posts Tagged ‘Standing Up for Mobility’
Taking 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 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 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 MoreFive Tips to Help Speed Up the Repair Process
As a CRT user, much of the repair process is outside of your control, but there are things you can do to help the process move as quickly as possible.
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