Rep. Crowley introduces complex rehab technology measure

U.S. Rep. Joseph Crowley, D-N.Y., on April 18 introduced H.R. 4378, a measure that would create a separate benefit category under Medicare for complex rehabilitation technology. The category would include products such as complex rehabilitation power wheelchairs, highly configurable manual wheelchairs, adaptive seating and positioning systems, and other specialized equipment such as standing frames and gait trainers. The power mobility sector has been fighting for years to establish this separate benefit category for people with significant disabilities who require a broader range of services than what is required for standard durable medical equipment.