Tag: National Coalition of Assistive and Rehab Technology (NCART)
NCART, iNRRTS, US Rehab issue call to action leading up to Product Expo
May 5, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The National Coalition for Assistive Rehab Technology (NCART) the International Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers (iNRRTS) and U.S. Rehab are asking industry stakeholders to send brief, pre-written emails to their legislators asking them to attend the upcoming Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) Product Expo in Washington, D.C., on May 13. Using NCART’s VoterVoice platform, the organizations say the process is quick and straightforward, requiring stakeholders to...
Stakeholders prepare to respond to latest power seat elevation proposal
March 20, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WASHINGTON – Industry stakeholders plan to participate in an open meeting on March 25 to get a better feel for why the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has now proposed not covering certain Group 2 non-complex power wheelchairs with power seat elevation (K0830 & K0831).
CMS in late February issued a proposed local coverage determination (LCD) for a not reasonable and necessary determination for these wheelchairs based on their assessment of the available evidence.
“Following...
New Mexico passes first-of-its-kind CRT legislation
March 17, 2026HME News Staff
SANTE FE, N.M. – The governor of New Mexico has signed a bill into law to mandate coverage consideration for complex rehab technology (CRT) wheelchairs for use every day and for use for physical activities necessary to achieve or maintain the user’s health goals, the National Coalition of Assistive & Rehab Technology (NCART) reports. “NCART greatly appreciated the opportunity to work with the So Every BODY Can Move initiative to secure access to prosthetics, custom orthotics and...
Complex rehab legend Dave McCausland passes away
March 4, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology (NCART) is saddened to report that Jonathan David “Dave” McCausland passed away on Feb. 13, 2026, at the age of 68. McCausland retired from ROHO as vice president of government affairs after a distinguished career spent advocating for better access to life-changing medical equipment, NCART says. His work helped drive legislative changes that expanded Medicare coverage, improving the lives of countless people who...
In brief: MA enrollment update, Medline sales jump, Resmed distribution hub
February 27, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – Total Medicare Advantage enrollment continued to increase in 2026, but at a slower rate of growth than in previous years, according to a KFF analysis of enrollment data provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Feb. 13.
Just more than 35 million people are enrolled in Medicare Advantage as of Feb. 1, 2026, an increase of 1.1 million people since February 2025, representing 3% growth year over year. In 2025, enrollment increased 4%, which was a slower...
NCART updates: Prior authorization change, research opportunity
February 25, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology (NCART) has notified providers in Illinois of a change in state law PA 104-0324 that affects prior approvals for wheelchair repairs. Effective March 1, 2026, the threshold amount required for prior approval of wheelchair repairs has changed to $1,500 from $750. The association says providers may not divide wheelchair repairs into separate claims for the purpose of staying...
Curt Prewitt joins NCART board of directors
January 26, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – Curt Prewitt, director of education for Ki Mobility, part of Etac, has been elected to the board of the National Coalition for Assistive and Rehab Technology (NCART). “Curt’s appointment is a testament to his expertise and education to the field of complex rehab,” the company stated in a post on LinkedIn. “With over 25 years in the industry (and just over a decade of that at Ki Mobility), Curt regularly...
CRT organizations set stage for 2026
December 11, 2025HME News Staff
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology (NCART), as well as five other industry organizations, will host a webcast on Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. EST outlining their accomplishments in 2025 and their priorities for 2026 and beyond. “2025 was a very active year for the complex rehab technology (CRT) industry,” NCART says. “CRT industry stakeholders have come together to offer a free webinar for all CRT providers, manufacturers and...
New York updates CRT maintenance, repair policies
December 4, 2025HME News Staff
ALBANY, N.Y. – The state of New York will cover preventative maintenance for all primary power wheelchairs (PWCs) that are less than five years old, effective Jan. 1, 2026, for fee-for-service (FFS) and March 1, 2026, for managed care, the National Coalition of Assistive and Rehab Technology (NCART) has reported. The state will also cover Group 2, Group 3, Group 4, Group 5 and Group 6 power wheelchairs with or without power options for use as a backup PWC when...