Program_Memos / 2002 / B-02-031

Why This Topic Matters

It clarifies which DMERC documentation practices were no longer to be imposed on suppliers and how contractors were expected to update their procedures and public notices.

Article Sections

1. Cessation of Certain DMERC Activities

   Overview of the memorandum’s purpose, the affected contractor audience, and the federal administrative context behind the guidance.

2. Power operated vehicles additional documentation requirements

   Discussion of documentation practices associated with power operated vehicle claims and the limits on routine information requests.

3. Power wheelchair additional documentation requirements re: make and model name/number

   Guidance concerning claim documentation practices for power wheelchairs and how related item-identification information may be handled.

4. Power wheelchair additional documentation requirements re: functional abilities

   Discussion of documentation practices related to higher-level power wheelchair claims and beneficiary functional status information.

5. Carrier follow-up actions

   Instructions for contractors about stopping the affected practices, publishing notices, and handling previously issued bulletin material.

6. Effective date and administrative notes

   Administrative details including the effective date, implementation timing, budgetary note, retention period, and contact information.