Funding for Assistive Technology

Obtaining funding for an assistive technology purchase such as a standing frame or active standing Glider can be a challenging task. At Altimate Medical we understand the health benefits that standing brings to people who use wheelchairs for mobility. As the experts in sit to stand, standing frame technology, you can also rely on our expertise and guidance to assist you with the funding process, no matter what stage you are in. Whether you are just beginning to get prior authorization, going through the appeals process, or you are looking for a sample letter of medical necessity, we have the resources to help support you every step of the way.

Altimate Medical sells EasyStand products through an extensive network of medical equipment suppliers and international distributors. Many of these suppliers and distributors are willing to assist you in the funding process as well.

In the U.S. there are various funding options for purchasing durable medical equipment (DME) such as standing frames and other assistive technology:

• Public Insurance (i.e. Medicaid, Waivers, etc.)
• Private Insurance Companies (i.e. BCBS, HMO, PPO, etc.)
• Worker's Compensation
• Disability Insurance
• Liability Insurance (i.e. car, home, etc.)
• Out-of-Pocket (cash or credit card)
• Possible payment plan through supplier
• Child's school purchase for use at school (i.e. standing is part of child's IEP)
• Purchase by workplace for use while on the job
• Purchase through your VA Hospital
• Assistance from local groups such (i.e. Rotary clubs, Lions, etc.)
• Assistance from disability groups (i.e. MDA, MS Society, etc.)

Rest assured, if you decide that you want to try to get your stander paid for through public or private insurance, Altimate Medical has resources to help.

Funding Guide to Standing Technology
Over the years Altimate Medical has helped thousands of people through the funding process. As a result, the Funding Guide to Standing Technology was created, and now in its sixth edition. The Funding Guide to Standing Technology is meant to assist you with the entire process in obtaining your standing equipment. From the initial assessment, to a sample written letter of medical necessity (LMN), to the appeals process, our funding guide is a wealth of information and resources right at your fingertips. It is a free resource that is available in booklet format or available as a PDF under Downloads and Resources.

The Funding Guide to Standing Technology includes:

• 9 Tips for Achieving Effective Documentation
• The Process for Obtaining Standing Technology
• Standing Technology Intake Evaluation
• Supporting Articles
• Research Studies
• Research References Summary
• The Appeals Process
• PAAT & AT Project Directory
• Coding for Standing Technology

Funding Hotline
Have a funding question that you need answered? Call our toll free funding hotline! Nancy Perlich, COTA/ATS is the Funding Specialist at Altimate Medical. She is available Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:30pm Central Standard Time at 877-844-1172 to answer your funding questions and provide guidance. She is also available by email at nancy@easystand.com or fax at 952-937-0821.

Don’t forget to check the Funding & Appeals section of our forum.  You may just find the answer you are looking for!

Our Funding Specialist can:

• Help you find an EasyStand Supplier in your area
• Help you find the EasyStand Representative or Distributor in your area
• Assist with correct HCPCS coding
• Review the "Team Process" with you
• Explain what needs to be included in the Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN)
• Review your therapist's Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) before submitting to funding source
• Review documentation that was denied and suggest corrections
• Direct you towards advocates that can help with the funding appeals process
• Help find demo equipment for sale
• Work with your state durable medical equipment (DME) association toward stander policy changes

Our Funding Specialist cannot:

• Write the Letter of Medical Necessity for you
• Fix your state Medicaid's stander policy