When it comes to Medicaid eligibility in Texas, many people are surprised to learn there’s an option for those with income above the standard limit—if they also have significant medical expenses. This is called the “spend down” or “Medically Needy” program. Here’s what you need to know for 2025, including key rules, how the process […]
Sleep Apenea
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects about 18 million Americans. It causes repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep, usually because the airways become narrowed or blocked. This often leads to loud snoring or gasping for air. These breathing interruptions can occur several times per night or, in severe cases, every one to […]
Speak Out to Protect Access to Home Medical Equipment Before It’s Too Late
Speak Out to Protect Access to Home Medical Equipment Before It’s Too Late Medicare is proposing to restart a flawed Competitive Bidding Program (CBP) for home medical equipment (HME) and supplies—a move that could drastically reduce patient access to essential care. This program would award contracts to the lowest-bidding suppliers, regardless of whether their bid […]
Medicare’s Competitive Bidding Program: The Hidden Threat to Home Medical Equipment Access
Medicare’s Competitive Bidding Program: The Hidden Threat to Home Medical Equipment Access If you or a loved one relies on home medical equipment (HME)—such as oxygen therapy, wheelchairs, hospital beds, or other vital devices—Medicare’s proposed changes to its Competitive Bidding Program (CBP) could directly impact your ability to get the products, services, and support you […]
Medicare’s Competitive Bidding Program: Why It Could Hurt Access to Home Medical Equipment
Medicare is proposing to restart a flawed program called Competitive Bidding that determines reimbursement rates for home medical equipment (HME) and supplies by awarding contracts to the suppliers who bid the lowest—regardless of the actual costs of providing safe, quality care. This isn’t the first time Competitive Bidding has been tried. In past rounds, it […]
Competitive Bidding Policies Threaten Access to Life-Saving Supplemental Oxygen
The Council for Quality Respiratory Care (CQRC) has raised alarms about the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed return to competitive bidding for supplemental oxygen—a move that could jeopardize access for patients reliant on home oxygen therapy. What’s at Stake? As the DMEPOS (Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies) Competitive Bidding Program […]