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It's Not Too Late

Submitted by ncotaadmin on Mon, 10/05/2009 - 22:31

Did you forget to make your PAC contribution at conference? Not have your checkbook with you? It's not too late. Friends of OT PAC is YOUR Political Action Committee, established by vote of the NCOTA membership to support OT advocacy.

October Medicaid Bulletin: Important Information for OT Providers

Submitted by ncotaadmin on Wed, 09/30/2009 - 19:49

The October 2009 Medicaid Bulletin contains two items of significance to occupational therapy providers of outpatient specialized therapy to Medicaid recipients.

2009 Legislative Summary

Submitted by ncotaadmin on Fri, 09/25/2009 - 23:55

The 2009 Legislative Session presented many challenges and some opportunities for occupational therapy practice and practitioners. NCOTA Government Relations Representative Evelyn Hawthorne offers a summary of the proposals and legislative actions of 2009 with an impact on occupational therapy.

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Lymphedema Coverage Mandate Is Law

Submitted by ncotaadmin on Sat, 08/01/2009 - 07:08

Rep. Trish Cotham, Mrs. Ferguson, Carol Johnson, OTR/L, LANA, and Rep. Randy Stewart

Gov. Bev Perdue signed H 535, Health Insurance Coverge/Lymphedema into law July 17. Sponsored by Rep. Tricia Cotham (D-Mecklenburg), the bill requires all health insurance plans to provide coverage for lymphedema treatment, including coverage for gradient compression garments. Rep. Cotham introduced the bill when she learned from a constituent that some health plans do not provide coverage for the treatment or for the expensive gradient compression garments. Rep.