DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025
4/8/2025, 8:34 PMCongress
119
Number
HR - 2005
Introduced on
2025-03-10
# Amendments
0
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Status of Legislation
Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
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Purpose and Summary
DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025
This bill extends until December 31, 2025, a higher payment rate (known as the 75/25 blended rate) for durable medical equipment in nonrural or noncontiguous areas under Medicare.
Bill 119 hr 2005, also known as the "Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Adjustment Act," aims to address issues related to Medicare payment for durable medical equipment (DME) that were previously included in the DMEPOS competitive bidding program. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make certain adjustments to Medicare payment for these items.
The DMEPOS competitive bidding program, which was implemented in round 2021, has faced criticism for its impact on access to DME for Medicare beneficiaries. This bill seeks to address some of these concerns by ensuring that payment for DME items is adjusted to better reflect the actual costs of providing these items.
By directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make these adjustments, the bill aims to improve access to DME for Medicare beneficiaries and ensure that providers are adequately reimbursed for the services they provide. This legislation is an important step towards ensuring that Medicare beneficiaries have access to the DME they need to maintain their health and independence.
The DMEPOS competitive bidding program, which was implemented in round 2021, has faced criticism for its impact on access to DME for Medicare beneficiaries. This bill seeks to address some of these concerns by ensuring that payment for DME items is adjusted to better reflect the actual costs of providing these items.
By directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make these adjustments, the bill aims to improve access to DME for Medicare beneficiaries and ensure that providers are adequately reimbursed for the services they provide. This legislation is an important step towards ensuring that Medicare beneficiaries have access to the DME they need to maintain their health and independence.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for certain adjustments to Medicare payment for items of durable medical equipment that were formerly included in round 2021 of the DMEPOS competitive bidding program.
Display TitleTo direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for certain adjustments to Medicare payment for items of durable medical equipment that were formerly included in round 2021 of the DMEPOS competitive bidding program.
Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for certain adjustments to Medicare payment for items of durable medical equipment that were formerly included in round 2021 of the DMEPOS competitive bidding program.
Policy Areas
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Latest Summary4/8/2025
DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025
This bill extends until December 31, 2025, a higher payment rate (known as the 75/25 blended rate) for durable medical equipment in nonrural or noncontiguous areas under Medicare.
Latest Action3/10/2025
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