Coverage for ReWalk Personal Exoskeleton Expands as Hungary Joins the U.S. and Germany with a Policy Providing Access to Exoskeletons

LFWD 11.19.2024

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Research at the prestigiousSemmelweis University,Budapest, Hungaryhas led the way in achieving government coverage inHungarywith a code for exoskeleton training that expands access to additional spinal cord injury centers

Case processing for individuals will be sponsored by theHungarian State Insuranceon a case-by-case basis

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. and YOKNEAM ILIT,Israel,Nov. 19, 2024(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lifeward Ltd. (Nasdaq: LFWD) (“Lifeward” or the “Company”), a global market leader delivering life-changing solutions to revolutionize what is possible in rehabilitation, recovery, and the pursuit of life’s passions in the face of physical limitation or disability, today applauded the decision by the government ofHungaryto establish a new state insurance code to provide coverage for exoskeleton training for individuals living with spinal cord injury.

This coverage policy follows research conducted by Dr. Péter Cserháti MD, PhD, Director of theSemmelweis University Rehabilitation ClinicinBudapest, Hungary, which examined the long-term therapeutic benefits of rehabilitation with the ReWalk Exoskeleton. "The active lifestyle achieved by exoskeletons has a proven positive effect on the prevention of potential health complications for those living with spinal cord injury," emphasized Dr. Cserháti. He reported that the ReWalk system has been available inHungarysince 2019 at theNational Medical Rehabilitation Institute, the legal predecessor of Semmelweis University'sRehabilitation Clinic.

“The leadership of Hungary’s government, medical community and administrators has the potential to improve the lives of many of its citizens living with spinal cord injury. With this decision, access to exoskeletons has now been expanded to includeGermany,the United StatesandHungary, and these policies are essential drivers for our industry,” saidLarry Jasinski, CEO of Lifeward. “Our ongoing strategic path is expansion of coverage by Private Insurers, Medicare Advantage and others inthe United Statesand adding further contracts inGermany. We also encourage health care systems in other countries to follow Hungary’s progressive vision for the paralyzed community.”

Zoltán Vadászi, the business line manager of the national distributor Fototronic Kft., emphasized that ReWalk is currently the only exoskeleton that has both US and EU official certification (FDA, CE/MDR) and is also allowed to be used at home to ensure independent walking. There are about 300 new cases of spinal cord injury inHungaryannually.

About LifewardLifeward designs, develops, and commercializes life-changing solutions that span the continuum of care in physical rehabilitation and recovery, delivering proven functional and health benefits in clinical settings as well as in the home and community. Our mission at Lifeward is to relentlessly drive innovation to change the lives of individuals with physical limitations or disabilities. We are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions that empower individuals to do what they love. The Lifeward portfolio features innovative products including the ReWalk Exoskeleton, the AlterG Anti-Gravity System, the MyoCycle FES System, and the ReStore Exo-Suit.

Founded in 2001, Lifeward has operations in the United States, Israel, and Germany. For more information on the Lifeward product portfolio, please visitGoLifeward.com.

Lifeward®, ReWalk®, ReStore®and Alter G®are registered trademarks of Lifeward Ltd. and/or its affiliates.

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