House “Dear Colleague” Letter Deadline Extended to Oct. 6

Published in Government Relations on October 05, 2022

Attention all friends and advocates of the CRT industry. With the backing of Reps. Jim Langevin (D-RI), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), and John Rose (R-TN), the deadline for the House sign-on letter over Medicare coverage for power seat elevation and power standing systems for power wheelchairs has been extended to Thursday, Oct. 6.

The extension of the deadline allows more time for representatives to read the letter and give their support. There are already 68 representatives who have signed the letter, a full list can be read here. If you do not see your representative on this list, please email them and request that they support the letter.

To reach out to your representative, please click below and send them an email asking for their support.

There has been huge progress made towards Medicare coverage for power seat elevation and standing systems. It is critical that all industry advocates reach out to their representatives asking for support. Thank you everyone for being an advocate for the complex rehab technology industry, and please continue to show your support in the future!

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