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December 4, 2006
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"Unless Congress acts in the next few days, millions of Medicare beneficiaries—those who need care the most—will have arbitrary dollar limits imposed on their rehabilitation services as of January 1, 2007. Protect your constituents by passing legislation to extend the therapy cap." —Message to Congress in Roll Call, November 15, 2006
Congress Likely to Adjourn This Week; Action Needed on the Cap
This is your last chance to urge Congress to fix the therapy cap this year. Congress must address the caps
before they adjourn, likely to be as early as Friday, December 8. Make a telephone call or send a letter to your
representatives today!
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Occupational Therapy Improves Quality of Life for Clients With Dementia and Caregivers
Occupational therapy significantly improves overall functioning and reduces the need for assistance in day-to-day
tasks, according to a new study in the British Medical Journal. In addition, occupational therapy also
reduces pressure on caregivers and helps them feel more competent.
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CMS Clarifies Exceptions Process
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has issued new information about the therapy cap exceptions process
and related documentation requirements. CMS also has provided corrections to the list of conditions and complexities
for which automatic exceptions are allowed and has announced the therapy cap financial limitation for 2007.
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SIS Chairperson Elections Begin
Three AOTA Special Interest Sections (GSIS, EDSIS, and TSIS) are holding elections for chairperson. The elections will
be conducted online December 1, 2006–January 31, 2007. Vote now from the AOTA home page or the SIS Elections page.
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AOTPAC Needs Your Help!
AOTPAC would like to meet its fundraising goal of $225,000 by December 31, but it is $15,000 short. If 150 people gave
$100 or 300 gave $50, AOTPAC could meet the goal. Work is still required on the Medicare therapy cap, and there’s an
urgent need to build relationships with the new Congress. Please help today!
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People in the News
Find out about what’s new and who’s getting awards, grants, and more.
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Announcements
Call for OT Month Stories: AOTA would like to hear how you’ve celebrated OT Month.
(Deadline: January 31, 2007)
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Last Call for Comment: Obesity and OT Practice Position Paper (Deadline: December 8)
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