1. (1) Except as provided in sub. (2), vendors of durable medical equipment and medical supplies shall be eligible to participate in the MA program.

2. (2) Orthotists and prosthetists who develop and fit appliances for recipients shall be certified by the American board for certification in orthotics and prosthetics (A.B.C.). Certification shall be a result of successful participation in an A.B.C. examination in prosthetics, orthotics, or both, and shall be for:

   1. (a) Certified prosthetist (C.P.);
   2. (b) Certified orthotist (C.O.); or

   3. (c) Certified prosthetist and orthotist (C.P.O.)

      Note: For covered durable medical equipment and medical supply services, see s. DHS 107.24.

History

History: Cr. Register, February, 1986, No. 362, eff. 3-1-86.