The Therapy Cap goes into effect today. This means that CMS (Medicare) caps reimbursements for combined physical therapy and speech therapy to $1810 for sub-acute patients, unless they're receiving treatment at a hospital outpatient center. This effects most of MDI Medical's therapists, therapy assistants, many of our clients, and thousands of Americans in need of therapy.
Last week, the U.S. House passed a bill, HR6331, that would address the cap, but the Senate voted it down. Next week, Congress will negotiate a resolution. In the meantime, CMS is holding payment of all claims until July 10th.
We need your help. This bill effects ALL therapist jobs and therapy assistant jobs. It effects the care that you & your loved ones can receive. Call your Senators and urge them to pass HR6331. You can find your Senators' contact info here.
For additional information, check out the American Physical Therapy Association's site here.
Posted Tuesday, July 1, 2008 by
Monica Schnitzer
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Posted by: Monica Schnitzer on Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Pat, thanks for your comment. I agree, and I'm glad you're progressing so well with your therapy! Hopefully, when Congress is flooded with phone calls to address the Therapy Cap, they'll do the right thing next week.
Posted by: Pat Oates on Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Shame, shame, shame. I just learned about this bill. I am so mad I could scream. I had a granuloma removed off my spine 2 years ago. At that time I was in a wheel chair. I had lost the use of my right leg and the left was on its way out. I was in theraphy 2 months before my surgery and still is. I have come a long ways. I didn't switch therapist until after a year and a half to a private sector. Boy did I improve greatly. The private thearpist also specializes in working with athelics and that really help. I am doing so much better. Where would I be without having the extra sessions...in a wheel chair or at a nursing home.