The ITEM Coalition is devoted to raising awareness and building support for policies that will enhance access to assistive devices, technologies, and related services for people with disabilities and chronic conditions. The coalition is consumer-led and includes a diverse set of disability organizations, aging organizations, other consumer groups, voluntary health associations, and non-profit provider associations.
Most Recent Advocacy Efforts
December 19, 2022
- Letter to CMS: Support for Medicare Coverage of Low Vision Aids. 10 ITEM Coalition members signed on.
December 6, 2022
- Letter to Congress: Support for Medicare Orthotic and Prosthetic Patient-Centered Care Act. 33 ITEM Coalition members signed on.
October 7, 2022
- Letter to CMS: Promptly Advance Coverage of Power Seat Elevation and Power Standing Systems. Congressional letter led by Reps. Jim Langevin, Brian Fitzpatrick, Debbie Dingell, and John Rose. 81 Members of Congress signed on.
October 3, 2022
- Letter to CMS: Timeline for CMS Consideration of Power Seat Elevation and Power Standing Systems. Congressional letter by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, Marsha Blackburn, Bob Casey, and 19 other Senators.
October 3, 2022
- Letter to CMS: ITEM Coalition Comments on Section 1557 Proposed Rule. 40 ITEM Coalition members signed on.
Policy Priorities
The ITEM Coalition’s 2022 Policy Priorities can be found here.
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