Register for the webinar on Wednesday, April 22 at 3:00 - 4:30 PM ET.
Join the National Paralysis Resource Center (operated by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation) for a webinar that explores Medicare issues and addresses questions about:
- An overview of changes to Medicare coverage during the COVID-19 emergency, including expansions in telehealth coverage and remote patient monitoring, removal of physician referral requirements, and more flexibility in obtaining prescription medications,
- The Medicare process to obtain durable medical equipment (DME), during and outside a public health emergency:
- Medicare rules and requirements;
- Case studies to illustrate the process and tips to ensure safe, efficient, and effective success; and
- Policy discussions to explore DME that Medicare currently does not cover, but should cover in the future.
The presentation includes 60 minutes for presentation, 30 minutes for questions and further community discussion.
Presenters:
- Attorneys David Lipschutz and Kathy Holt, Center for Medicare Advocacy Associate Directors
ACL funds the Paralysis Resource Center to provide comprehensive information for people living with spinal cord injury, paralysis and mobility-related disabilities and their support networks. Resources include information and referral by phone and email in multiple languages including Spanish; a peer and family support mentoring program; a military and veterans program; multicultural outreach services; quality of life grants; and a national website.