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A Comparison of State Medicaid Policies Regarding the Purchase Process, Rental and Repair of Wheelchairs

By Eagles, Courtney P., Office of Advocate for Persons with Disabilities (NYS Office), Albany, NY; Technology and Disability, Vol. 5, No 1
(Pages: 35-40) Publication Date: May 1996

Under Medicaid, states are required to provide a minimum level of service in order to receive federal matching funds. This allows states some flexibility in administering to programs. This article examines the differing processes, procedures and decisions made by states when interpreting Medicaid policies regarding the purchase, rental and repair of wheelchairs. Topics covered include the following: medical necessity; evaluation; prior approval; the appeal process; replacement and new equipment; in-home and nursing home policies. In analyzing the different state policies, the author calls for the development of "an effective set of criteria to match medical needs with wheelchairs suitable for those needs..."
Published by: IOS Press   (Website:http://www.iospress.nl)
Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe (AAATE)    (Web Site: http://www.aaate.net )
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