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DRA of 2022
12/30/2022, 4:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6641
One key aspect of the DRA of 2022 is the establishment of a new fund to provide financial assistance to states and local governments affected by natural disasters. This fund would help cover the costs of emergency response efforts, infrastructure repairs, and other necessary expenses in the aftermath of a disaster.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to streamline the process for requesting and receiving federal disaster assistance. This would help ensure that affected communities receive the support they need in a timely manner, without unnecessary delays or bureaucratic hurdles. The DRA of 2022 also includes measures to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies involved in disaster response and recovery. This would help ensure that resources are allocated efficiently and effectively, and that all levels of government are working together to address the needs of affected communities. Overall, the DRA of 2022 aims to strengthen the nation's ability to respond to and recover from natural disasters, and to ensure that communities receive the support they need to rebuild and recover in the wake of a disaster.
Congressional Summary of HR 6641
DMEPOS Relief Act of 2022 or the DRA of 2022
This bill increases payment adjustments for certain items that were included in Round 2021 of the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program but for which contracts were not executed. The bill applies to items that are furnished between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2023, and that were not subject to the unadjusted fee schedule amount as of January 1, 2021.
Under the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) sets payment for certain durable medical equipment under Medicare based on a competitive bidding process with suppliers, rather than the fee schedule amount. The CMS included 16 product categories in Round 2021 of the program but ultimately did not award contracts for 13 of these categories (that were also in previous rounds) as the resulting payment amounts did not achieve expected savings.
