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Telemedicine not Allowed for Nursing Home Face-to-Face Physical Examination Requirements for Wheelchair Coverage in the DME Program
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)·MO · PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab), Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Mar 23, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Telemedicine visits can no longer be used to satisfy face-to-face physical examination requirements for wheelchair coverage in the DME (Durable Medical Equipment) program for nursing home residents. All physical examinations must now be conducted in person.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers must conduct all physical examinations for nursing home wheelchair coverage in person - telemedicine visits will not satisfy DME program requirements. Update EMR templates to document in-person visits for wheelchair evaluations. Claims for wheelchair coverage based on telemedicine examinations will be denied.