The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) has proposed a new rule that poses a threat to the health, independence, and quality of life of people with Spina Bifida.

The rule will impose competitive bidding on urological supplies, including intermittent catheters. If the proposal is accepted, availability of these supplies will be determined solely by cost, and not the medically prescribed, individualized needs of the person managing neurogenic bladder.

Take Action:

SBA is asking doctors, patients, families, and friends to speak up! You can help by writing a letter to CMS. Tell them why it’s important to keep access to safe, high-quality catheter supplies for people with Spina Bifida.
We’ve made it easy for you by breaking things down to three easy steps:

Watch This Webinar: Take Action to Protect Your Access to Urological Supplies

Submit a Letter Opposing Competitive Bidding to CMS

We’ve developed a step-by-step process on how to submit a letter to CMS as well as a sample letter to help craft your message. Find it here >> 

Send Messages to your Members of Congress

Send a message to your members of Congress urging them to oppose CMS’ proposal to subject urological prosthetics to competitive bidding. Send your messages now >>