Medicare Finalizes Reimbursement for the ReWalk Personal Exoskeleton
On April 11, 2024, Medicare finalized its reimbursement for personal exoskeletons. ReWalk is the first personal exoskeleton to have received Medicare coverage for an eligible beneficiary based on that individual’s medical necessity.
Lifeward (previously ReWalk Robotics) is proud to have achieved this milestone and is committed to improving access to life-changing technology for more people living with SCI. With this final determination, medically eligible beneficiaries are able to pursue the benefits of walking again with confidence and clarity in the reimbursement pathway.
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The only personal exoskeleton with access to stairs and curbs
- Confidence —Regain a greater sense of control after spinal cord injury.
- Inclusion —Stand eye-to-eye with others and re-engage in social activities.
- Access —Regain walking access to everyday venues and terrains, including stairs and curbs.
- Frequency —Integrate into your daily activities for more opportunities to achieve the clinical benefits of walking.
Life-changing robotics
The ReWalk Personal Exoskeleton provides powered hip and knee motion and adjustable ankle joints to enable individuals with spinal cord injury to stand upright and walk during activities of daily life in their home and community. It is the only personal exoskeleton FDA-cleared for use on stairs and curbs.¹
Proud supporter of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Experience the benefits of walking with the leader in personal exoskeleton technology
Use the ReWalk Exoskeleton as a part of a home-based walking program to elevate your health and well-being after a spinal cord injury.
Studies and user surveys have shown that regular exoskeleton- assisted walking programs result in a range of health benefits for people with spinal cord injuries.2,3,4,5, 6
- Improved Spasticity
- Improved Trunk Control
- Improved Quality of Life
- Improved Mental Health
- Improved Circulation
- Improved Pain Management
- Improved Bowel and Bladder Function
I can unequivocally state that this technology has changed my life for the better physically, emotionally, and psychologically.Derek Herrera, USMC Veteran, ReWalker since 2014
References
1. FDA clearance letter K221696, dated March 3, 2023
2. Gorman et al., J Clin Med (2021)
3. Duddy et al., Sensors (2021)
4. Shackleton et al., J Rehab Med (2019)
5. Juszczak et al., Topics Spin Cord Inj Rehab (2018)
6. ReWalk user survey, 2022 N=41