HB14-1211 Summary

• Adds Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT) provisions to Colorado Medicaid, establishing separate recognition and benefit parameters for individually configured wheelchairs, seating systems, standing frames, gait trainers, and related durable medical equipment.

• Requires qualified CRT suppliers to meet specific standards including accreditation, employment of certified assistive technology professionals, maintenance of service capacity, and direct involvement of qualified professionals in client assessment and device configuration.

• Mandates state department notification to suppliers of CRT benefit parameters at least 30 days before any proposed changes and requires clients be evaluated by independent licensed health care professionals with no financial relationship to the supplier.

• Exempts CRT from competitive bidding programs and preserves lump-sum purchase billing options for devices with one year or longer length of need, while ensuring reimbursement amounts remain adequate for repairs and related services.

• Appropriates $51,133 ($16,533 general fund, $34,600 federal funds) for fiscal year 2014-2015 to implement the act, with effective date of January 1, 2015.