Benefits of AT Reuse
What is AT Reuse?
Benefits Of Reuse
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Provides free or low-cost refurbished equipment on a permanent basis when funding is limited or there is no insurance coverage.
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Helps keep our homes and storage spaces green by reusing unused equipment; great for the environment.
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Provides interim equipment on a short-term basis while waiting for approval from insurance or a repair to existing equipment.
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Helps bridge the gap between what will benefit the user, and what the insurance company will cover due to annual coverage limits and higher DME deductibles.
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Provides tax benefits (write-offs) for donors of used equipment and makes a positive impact on health care costs.
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Saves dollars for both the state and consumers by ensuring equipment is being used for the full value of its lifecycle.
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Solves the issue of greater difficulty in qualifying for AT/DME authorizations and provides for duplicate devices in warranted situations (i.e., both a manual and power wheelchair).
Araceli G.
“Independent Living Center let me borrow legs (that electric wheelchair) until I get mine back. In other words, they gave me my life back! Independent Living Center has a program that allows people to donate any type of equipment to help people in need of equipment so they can live independently, like me.”