Seat Elevation Systems as an Accessory to Power Wheelchairs (Group 3)

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has determined that power seat elevation equipment on Medicare-covered power wheelchairs falls within the benefit category for durable medical equipment (DME) based on the Social Security Act and relevant regulations. After considering public comments, CMS has expanded coverage beyond the proposed decision, finding that power seat elevation equipment is reasonable and necessary for individuals using complex rehabilitative power-driven wheelchairs, subject to specific conditions.