CMS-10116.Response to Terms of Clearance

CMS’ RESPONSE TO TERMS OF CLEARANCE ON
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET’S NOTICE
OF ACTION FOR CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT OF POWER
MOBILITY DEVICES, INCLUDING POWER WHEELCHAIRS AND
POWER-OPERATED VEHICLES (CMS-3017-IFC)
In response to the June 2008 Terms of Clearance stipulated by OMB, CMS issued
industry guidance related to the provisions associated with the collection of information.
On October 2008, CMS issued a “Dear Physician” letter titled, “Power Wheelchair and
Power Operated Vehicles- Documentation Requirements”, outlining requirements related
to the prescription order and medical documentation in support of Medicare coverage for
power mobility devices. This letter was sent to providers to comply with the OMB
Terms of Clearance. A copy of the letter is included in the PRA package.