June 2014: ITEM Letter on SGD Coverage Reminder
July 11, 2013: ITEM Letter to CMS Requesting Coverage for Medically Necessary Seat Elevation under the Medicare DME Benefit
October 31, 2012: Letter to NAIC Opposing Recommendations to Allow Medigap Plans to Require Beneficiary Copayments for Coverage of POVs.
April 25, 2012: ITEM asks Representatives to co-sponsor HR 4378, the “Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2012.”
April 17, 2012: ITEM asks Congress to support the Insurance Fairness for Amputees Act of 2012
February 20, 2012: Letter to HHS Regarding Essential Health Benefits Bulletin
December 22, 2011: ITEM suggests that CMS delay the demonstration project for prior authorization of power mobility devices scheduled to be implemented January 1, 2012
December 11, 2011: ITEM opposes competitive bidding program policy changes proposed in the context of repealing the SGR formula
August 30, 2011: ITEM Coalition Comments Regarding the Proposed Rule to Add a 3-year Minimum Lifetime Requirement to the Durable Medical Equipment Definition [CMS-1577-P]
Please contact Joe Nahra, ITEM Coalition Coordinator via email at Joseph.Nahra@PowersLaw.com or call (202) 349-4243 for more information.