Medical Equipment Coverage
Guidance for coverage of medical equipment under the Medicaid program in light of the Desario vs. Thomas Second Court decision specifying that states must have a process for which Medicaid beneficiaries can request medical equipment not on the state’s list of pre-approved items.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: September 04, 1998
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