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UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Plan Issues Prior Authorization Approval for a ReWalk 7 Personal Exoskeleton
Approval marks continued progress in expanding reimbursement pathways and accelerating access to advanced personal exoskeleton technology for individuals with spinal cord injury.MARLBOROUGH, Mass. and YOKNEAM ILLIT, Israel, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lifeward Ltd., (Nasdaq: LFWD) (“Lifeward” or the “Company”), a global leader in innovative medical technology to transform the lives of people with physical limitations or disabilities, announced today that it received its first prior authori
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Approval marks continued progress in expanding reimbursement pathways and accelerating access to advanced personal exoskeleton technology for individuals with spinal cord injury. MARLBOROUGH, Mass. and YOKNEAM ILLIT, Israel, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lifeward Ltd., (Nasdaq: LFWD) (“Lifeward” or the “Company”), a global leader in innovative medical technology to transform the lives of people with physical limitations or disabilities, announced today that it received its first prior authorization from a UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Plan for a ReWalk 7 Personal Exoskeleton. UnitedHealthcare is fully committed to supporting its members by providing access to advanced assistive technology, as evidenced by its recent prior authorization approval for the ReWalk 7 Personal Exoskeleton. This decision reflects a proactive approach to ensuring individuals with spinal cord injury receive cutting-edge solutions that enhance mobility, independence, and quality of life. By approving coverage for the ReWalk 7 under their Medicare Advantage Plan, UnitedHealthcare demonstrates leadership in embracing innovative medical devices and expanding reimbursement pathways for beneficiaries. The approval exemplifies its dedication to meeting the needs of members with disabilities and their families, ensuring reliable, predictable access to personal exoskeletons as part of a comprehensive care strategy. “This prior authorization approval from a UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Plan signals a significant advancement in payer adoption of the ReWalk Exoskeleton,” said Mark Grant, CEO of Lifeward. “As coverage expands and prior authorizations accelerate, we’re seeing greater predictability in reimbursement, improved cash flow dynamics, and a clearer pathway toward scalable, sustainable growth in the U.S. market.” In 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented a reimbursement pathway for personal exoskeletons. Since then, Lifeward has continued to submit claims on behalf of beneficiaries enrolled in both traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans and is seeing an acceleration in prior authorizations as payer adoption expands. About Lifeward Lifeward designs, develops, and commercializes life-changing solutions spanning the continuum of care in physical rehabilitation and recovery, delivering proven functional and health benefits in cli...