Bingo! The one site you emailed me was good for signing up to help ensure power chairs come to those eligible. For other members here ... the site W sent me was http://www.celaadvocacy.org/
Lori ~ On Tue, Jan 25, 2011 at 6:21 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: > Well said Lori. You never, have failed me either. And yes, General, is > just that. A general. Hence I said, don't be surprised. I believe that at > the present and for the near future, this new requirement does not affect > "Complex Rehab Electric Wheelchairs." And many with major neuro injuries, > are users of those complex wheelchairs. But there are some, who use and > will continue to use "group two" mobility equipment. > Over the last 18 months, while in my travels, I've asked of others who knew > nothing about this change, and some did not care. While others showed > interest in this as they were due for new chairs...... > > I will search for a copy of the new policy and post the link for anyone to > pursue and see for themselves to determine if the policy pertains to them, > and comment. > > I'm sure that Lori will agree with me that each person should read up on > this new policy to determine if it will affect them or not. And if it > should/does, to begin taking some action. > > Be patient grasshopper. > Best Wishes > > In a message dated 1/24/2011 11:10:40 P.M. Central Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > > Thank you W. But I believe you just made a premature *GENERAL* statement > that Medicare (CMS) is NOT paying for power chairs like they did before but > are renting them for 24 months. There is only a speck of truth to that. > > Knowing what I know right now, and after reading W's statement earlier > today (Monday) I wanted this information *in writing* so I sought to > pursue it myself in the meantime (while also asking W for *written sources > of this information*). > Five or six months ago I had heard something SIMILAR to what W was saying > but it was about a person *without* a spinal cord injury who had > eventually found out that there are certain "groups" that wheelchairs fall > into as well as individual disability diagnosis. > > People with traumatic spinal cord injuries DO NOT fall into a group whereby > Medicare and Medicaid pays differently now. > > I believe W's premature erroneous GENERAL statement was based on the > information that "Group 2" power chairs are not paid for like they used to > be but they are rented out for 13 months and then the individual has the > "purchase option" for the chair. These chairs are for individuals with > disabilities like cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, etc. > > "Group 2" power chairs *do not include* those chairs required for > individuals *like ourselves*. > > WE require "complex rehab power chairs" which fall into the category of > "Group 3 base" chairs . Therefore they are still considered a purchase item > for Medicare and Medicaid. And to qualify for one of these group 3 bases... > individuals need to qualify after being diagnosed with a traumatic injury > like those with paraplegia or quadriplegia. > > This is explained in further detail in the link below my name and many > other sources. > > Further, over the last year, this is not the FIRST TIME I have heard a > generalized statement about Medicare and what it is or is not going to do. > And not just about wheelchairs. This is scary because it gets passed around > quite quickly and people get on the bandwagon and then MISINFORMATION is > spread rapidly. And, as we all know, a lie can spread itself halfway around > the world before the truth can get its shoes on. Sadly to say. :-( > > The moral to this : ALWAYS BEWARE of a SINGLE source. > > Lori > > * > http://www.cdapress.com/news/healthy_community/article_6e3ca5f7-c719-597b-a599-8a73ea046b8e.html > *<http://www.cdapress.com/news/healthy_community/article_6e3ca5f7-c719-597b-a599-8a73ea046b8e.html> > > > On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 3:05 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: > >> And Lori is the person who always knows the nicest thing to say at the >> right time....... >> Yes, Pride worked with Motion Concept, up until a few years ago when Pride >> developed >> their own comfort system. >> >> Let me toss another cream pie into the crowd, if I may. How many of you >> knew about CMS's new policy of NOT paying for electric wheelchairs as >> before. Now they only rent them for 24 months. >> >> Best Wishes >> >> In a message dated 1/24/2011 3:57:46 P.M. Central Standard Time, >> [email protected] writes: >> >> W always has the ability to eloquently say things and describe things in a >> short detailed e-mail. >> >> So, everything W said was right. >> >> But I will also add the importance of knowing that MOTION CONCEPTS works >> with both Quantum power chairs (made by Pride Mobility) and Invacare power >> chairs. And MOTION CONCEPTS, along with Pride Mobility and Invacare both >> work together (along with your wheelchair vendor or provider) to seat you >> correctly. Your wheelchair vendor or provider SHOULD WORK WITH YOU to >> achieve the entire sitting options (from wheelchair backs to the proper >> seating, etc. etc. etc.) APPROPRIATE FOR YOU. >> And don't let them give you excuses! >> >> Having them both work together gives you countless or thousands or >> unlimited possibilities for correct seating! It is just so hard, with >> everything available, to know exactly what will work for us NOT ONLY THE DAY >> WE TRY IT but for X. number of years later. >> >> Lori >> >> >> On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 12:19 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> It is most difficult to adjust piping in a poured concrete floor, once >>> the concrete has dried. >>> >>> Same could be positioning evaluation, after you have received your >>> present Quantum Chair. It may not be impossible, just very difficult. >>> Seating and Positioning Evaluations should only be done by licensed and >>> certified Occupational Therapist with Seating & Positioning Certification. >>> The order after the evaluation goes with the order for the seat base. >>> Hoping to do this after the base has been built, along with the seat, makes >>> it that more difficult. I always contact Mark Smith at Pride Mobility with >>> the serial number of your chair to determine if the seat assembly can be >>> changed or modified on the base.... before I precede. >>> Mark can be reached directly at [email protected] >>> Mark is a Product Manager in the Quantum Division at Pride. >>> >>> Remember, the impossible only takes longer.... >>> Best Wishes >>> >>> In a message dated 1/24/2011 12:50:23 P.M. Central Standard Time, >>> [email protected] writes: >>> >>> I have a Quantom 600 wheelchair with a roho cushion since April of this >>> year. I am having a lot of trouble with the way I'm sitting I always feel >>> like I'm slipping for ward and my husband has to help push me up. I have >>> always sat in a smaller chair (Nutron) but getting older (66) so decided to >>> get ac hair that tilts and has automatic legs. I called Armed for a >>> seating evaluation but they are just sending the gentlemen that gave me this >>> chair and he already said he doesn't know what to do...I sit on a small roho >>> because the big one is no good with my balance...any suggestions on what I >>> can do to be able to sit without the feeling of slipping? What can I say to >>> the representative that will be coming to my house? Thanks in advance. >>> Carolyn 46 years post c3/4 >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Lori >> Age - 46 >> C4/5 complete quad, 31 years post >> Tucson, AZ >> >> > > > -- > Lori > Age - 46 > C4/5 complete quad, 31 years post > Tucson, AZ > > -- Lori Age - 46 C4/5 complete quad, 31 years post Tucson, AZ
