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Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025
2/22/2025, 6:23 AM
Summary of Bill S 247
The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that Medicare beneficiaries who require manual wheelchairs are able to receive the necessary equipment in a timely and efficient manner. By clarifying the payment rules, the bill aims to streamline the process for both beneficiaries and healthcare providers, ultimately improving access to manual wheelchairs for those in need.
Overall, Bill 119 s 247 is focused on addressing issues related to the payment rules for manual wheelchairs under Medicare part B. The bill aims to make the payment process more transparent and efficient, ultimately benefiting Medicare beneficiaries who rely on manual wheelchairs for mobility.
Congressional Summary of S 247
Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish specific billing codes under Medicare for certain materials used in ultralightweight manual wheelchairs.
Specifically, the CMS must establish at least two billing codes for the base of the wheelchair, with at least one code for a base with titanium or carbon fiber construction material and at least one code for a base without these materials. Suppliers receive the same payment under Medicare for these wheelchairs as would otherwise apply, but may bill beneficiaries for any difference between the payment and the actual charge for the wheelchair. The CMS may require suppliers to inform beneficiaries of their potential financial liability in these cases.
