S 247 · in committee · major

Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025

What this bill does

The bill requires Medicare to create specific billing codes for ultralightweight manual wheelchairs with different material types.
Medicare beneficiaries who use manual wheelchairs are affected, as suppliers may charge them for costs above Medicare payment.
Suppliers get standard Medicare payment but can bill patients for any difference between that payment and actual wheelchair cost.

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Community Threads

Started by Cosponsor

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How might creating separate billing codes for ultralightweight wheelchair materials affect out-of-pocket costs for Medicare beneficiaries who need them?
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What evidence suggests that standardized billing codes would improve access to ultralightweight wheelchairs compared to current Medicare coverage practices?
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Which wheelchair suppliers and manufacturers would benefit most from allowing patient cost-sharing above Medicare's standard payment rates?

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