Advocacy

The National Coalition for Assistive and Rehab Technology (NCART) is an organization of suppliers and manufacturers of complex rehab technology products and services that are used by individuals with significant disabilities and medical conditions. NCART seeks to ensure these individuals have appropriate access to complex rehab and assistive technology products and services. In pursuit of that goal, NCART works with consumers, clinicians and physicians along with federal, state and private policy makers and agencies to establish and maintain a viable coverage and reimbursement environment.

What is Complex Rehab Technology?

Complex Rehab Technology products and services include medically necessary individually configured manual and power wheelchair systems, adaptive seating systems, alternative positioning systems, and other mobility devices that require evaluation, fitting, configuration, adjustment or programming. These products and services are designed to meet the specific and unique medical and functional needs of an individual with a primary diagnoses resulting from a congenital disorder, progressive or degenerative neuromuscular disease, or from an injury or trauma.

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NCART Leadership

Our executive leadership and board of directors are made up of individuals from complex rehab technology suppliers and manufacturers.  They are experienced and dedicated to serving and supporting the individual's right to complex rehab technology and services.

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Latest Press Releases

04-Mar-2010 "Discussion Paper" Released Regarding Separate Benefit for Complex Rehab Technology (-- Select a state --)
08-Jan-2010 OIG Power Wheelchair Report Underscores Complexity and Problems With Implementation of New Regulations (-- Select a state --)
12-Nov-2009 NCART Unveils New Website (-- Select a state --)
19-Oct-2009 NCART Secures Congressional Letter Supporting 9.5% Restoration ()
03-Sep-2009 OIG Report on Power Wheelchairs Leaves Out Much of The Story ()