CMS is controlling or trying to control against fraud. In the past its been bad. Bad, to the tune of a billion dollars over the last 5 years of waste and CMS is trying to control all of that by developing partitions and procedures. Wait until competitive bidding kicks in to establish the maximum allowable price for a wheelchair. Next it will maximum allowables for repairs too. This amounts to government restraints in business... affecting the consumer, all behind your backs. (you are not suppose to know this is going on) And in the next 2-3 years it will become more restrictive and competitive. Those working with private insurance and the VA may not face these new road places and competitive uniformity to restrict costs. Keep in mind that the DME are not allowed to blame the government either, just follow the established guidelines or face losing your certification. Maybe this explains the reason the most DMEs don't stock parts and components like they once did. Why stock it, if it won't be approved, like in the past. Best Wishes In a message dated 3/21/2008 4:36:01 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
After reading wheelchair of response, I might understand the need for verification and re-verification, but I don't comprehend a three-month delay. If someone like me were in bed down for three months, it would cost far more money in the long run. If this seems to be the norm and you cannot get new chair repaired in a reasonable amount of time then you might want to look at trying to get some help from some outside sources. **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001)
