Wheelchair funding Flashcards
____ is federal funding
medicare
what is the eligibility for medicare
65 and older ; at least 2 years with disability (when the dr made the decision that u r disabled)
can u modify equipment that was not purchased by medicare
no
if you have a change in function less than 5 years ago what do u need
new diagnosis and MD documentation
to get a WC by medicare you need what
a WC referral and face to face physician evaluation
for medicare , if a rental WV continues to be rented up to ___ then the WC becomes a purchase WC
13 months
when you buy a WC through medicare the funding source will nt purchase another chair for how many years ?
5 , unless there is a change in the patients function
____ is state funding
medicaid
when are u eligiable for medicaid
can apply as soon as u get disabled (retroactive) \
income approx 23,265 a year before taxes
2000 to less total resources
1 car only allowed
medicaid benefits for
21 y/o and younger vs > 21 must be home bound
when do u lose beneifits for medicaid
when u strat working and making > 902.00
what function as the RX for documentation for medicaid
title X1X
can u use medicaid as a copay
yes
how long will medicaid pay rental WC
6 months after that then they will get evaluated for custom WC
for WC modifications under medicaid modifications can be made if there is change in what 3 things
pt needs, capabilities or physical/metal status that cant be anticipated
