Learn about AOTA’s legislative and regulatory advocacy for occupational therapy services and payment under the Medicare Part B fee schedule, including the latest on how AOTA is fighting against Medicare cuts to therapy services.
With the impact of the recent payment cuts associated with the evaluation and management code increases, Medicare advocacy with Congress and CMS is more important than ever. AOTA continues to fight against budget neutrality cuts and sequestration that keep decreasing the value of your occupational therapy services.
On November 2, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released their Calendar Year 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (CY2024 MPFS) final rule. These finalized policies will impact occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) across Medicare Part B settings, beginning January 1, 2024.
