Legislative

Request to Delay the Implementation of the 36th Month Cap on Oxygen Reimbursements.

it is imperative to circulate this plan among all AMEPA members and Oxygen Providers across the nation, to involve them in the efforts for advocacy of Provider and Patients’ rights.

The Medicare competitive bid program for durable medical equipment and services (Title XVIII of the Social Security Act) began in July, 2008, as a well-intentioned effort to improve quality of service and eliminate excess costs in Medicare. However, serious flaws in the bidding process reduced over 90% of area providers, removed access to quality products and timely services for seniors and those with disabilities who require the right care and equipment in order to live.