The new rules released by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) significantly impact how we, as mobility specialists, coordinate care with your healthcare providers. These rules transition previously voluntary guidelines into mandatory, enforceable standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment (MDE).

For mobility specialists and suppliers of Custom Motorized Wheelchairs, these regulations require a higher level of integration between your personal mobility device and the clinical environment:

• Equipment Compatibility: We now evaluate the dimensions, stability, and turning radius of your power wheelchair to ensure it can safely navigate updated exam rooms and interface with new wheelchair-accessible scales and height-adjustable tables.
• Safe Transfers: The mandate for accessible exam table requirements—including slidable height adjustments (17–19 inches) and slip-resistant surfaces—allows us to conduct Personalized fittings that account for how you will transfer from your chair to diagnostic equipment.
• Unified Compliance and Funding: We assist providers by aligning equipment prescriptions with these federal standards. Our team handles Medicare benefits verification and billing, ensuring that the documentation for your mobility solution supports the broader accessibility requirements of the medical facility.

We’re here to help you navigate these changes to ensure you achieve Greater Independence during every medical visit.

Results may vary. Verify Medicare/insurance coverage; supplier does not guarantee coverage. Consult treating healthcare professional for medical necessity.

• ADA Accessible Medical Equipment Deadlines 2026: Complete Compliance Guide