Home Modification Bill Introduced

May 13, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Advocates maintain that Americans are simply not planning ahead to make their homes safe and practical to live out their long 21st century lives. A new bill recently introduced by Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Tom Suoz

Spring Priorities: What Is Worth Your Time And Effort?

May 6, 2022
CLEVELAND – In most parts of the country April showers bring May flowers. Even though in Cleveland, we’re still experiencing all four seasons in a week, we know the good weather is on the way. And with that comes spring cleaning. We all go th

Removal of CMNs; Porter Launch; ADMEA Meeting

May 6, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC – In last week’s edition of MLN Connects, CMS announced that certificates of medical necessity (CMNs) and DME information forms (DIFs) will be eliminated starting with claims with a date of service on or after 1/1/23. In the a

New York Suppliers: Take Action For Rate Stability

April 30, 2022
ALBANY, NY – AAHomecare is working with NEMEP on legislative efforts to pass rate floor bills in the New York legislature that would require Medicaid MCOs to pay at least 100% of the state Medicaid fee schedule. The bills are now under consider

Success On HR 6641 Could Have Wide-Ranging Impacts For DME Reimbursement

April 29, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC – Fighting for sustainable reimbursement rates from Medicare and other major payers is a top priority for AAHomecare. Without reimbursement rates that take into account higher prices for products and other increased operational c

Illinois Exempts Breast Pumps From Sales Tax

April 15, 2022
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois General Assembly passed SB157, a budget implementation bill which includes language exempting breast pumps and related supplies from sales tax effective July 1, 2022. The legislation is now headed to Governor JB