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Wheelchair suppliers and clinicians urge KDHE to clarify CRT repair policy, coverage for pediatric frames and power seat functions
Summary
Suppliers, therapists and national CRT advocates told the Bethel committee that recent KMAP policy language risks denials and delays for medically necessary mobility equipment and asked KDHE to clarify repair billing rules, recognize PDAC‑verified pediatric wheelchairs as DME, and adopt national criteria for powered‑seat accessories.
Complex‑rehab technology (CRT) suppliers, clinicians and national advocates told the Bethel committee they need clearer Kansas Medicaid (KMAP) guidance and administrative fixes to avoid interruption of medically necessary mobility equipment for Medicaid beneficiaries.
Multiple witnesses — representatives of National Seating & Mobility, NewMotion, Adaptive Imports and clinicians accredited as assistive‑technology professionals — described problems with recent KMAP policy language and implementation that they said can create delays and unnecessary equipment downtime.
Repair prior authorization: Suppliers asked KDHE to confirm that routine repairs and parts identified during an annual preventative maintenance check may be repaired and billed the same day without additional…
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