Medicaid Coverage of Enclosed Beds DME Workgroup Tool Now Publicly Available

The MED DME Workgroup Tool: Medicaid Coverage of Enclosed Beds examines the use of enclosed beds—specialized safety devices designed to prevent injury for children with conditions like autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or developmental disabilities. It highlights the rising use of enclosed beds—specialized safety devices for children with conditions like autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or developmental disabilities—within Medicaid programs. It details how state Medicaid programs handle increasing requests, outlining coverage pathways like waivers and common qualifying conditions such as seizure disorders or cerebral palsy. The tool highlights practical challenges, including inconsistent reimbursement policies (ranging from $3,789 to $19,438), strategies to prevent misuse as restraints, and adverse events like entrapments or structural failures.