Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB5540

Caption

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify payment rules for manual wheelchairs under part B of the Medicare program.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US SB247

Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025This 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.

US SB5492

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for payment for services of radiologist assistants under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

US SB5612

A bill to amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for prior authorization reforms under the Medicare Advantage program.

US HB10419

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a Medicare demonstration program relating to crisis response services.

US SB3

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive cost-sharing for advance care planning services, and for other purposes.

US HB10291

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for certain fall prevention items under the Medicare program.

US SB5459

A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to alter when biosimilar biological products are eligible for price negotiations under the Medicare program.

US HB1703

Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025

US SB5154

Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2024

US HB10495

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make improvements to the redistribution of residency slots under the Medicare program after a hospital closes.

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CT HB07106

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NY A08740

Enacts "Killian's law"; establishes a timely repair for wheelchair program; extends the warranty period for wheelchairs to 2 years; deems all wheelchair repairs needed within 5 years of initial prescription medically necessary.