Search Results: keywords:"beneficiary protection"

  • S. 5540 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify payment rules for manual wheelchairs under part B of the Medicare program.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:500

    S. 5540, also known as the “Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2024,” aims to amend the Social Security Act to clarify how manual wheelchairs are paid for under Medicare Part B. The bill requires the establishment of separate HCPCS codes for ultralightweight manual...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 5540 is a bill that wants to make clear how much Medicare will pay for special wheelchairs, like those made from lightweight materials such as titanium or carbon fiber, starting in 2026. It also says that people might have to pay more for these wheelchairs if they cost more than what Medicare covers.

  • H. R. 1703 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify payment rules for manual wheelchairs under part B of the Medicare program.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:540

    The bill H. R. 1703 seeks to amend the Social Security Act to change how payments are handled for certain manual wheelchairs under Medicare. It requires the establishment of specific billing codes for ultralightweight wheelchairs, especially those with high-tech materials...

    Simple Explanation

    Medicare wants to change how it pays for special lightweight wheelchairs, like those made from cool materials like titanium or carbon fiber, so people know if they'll need to pay more for them. This means people will get a clear heads-up on costs before choosing or renting these wheelchairs to make sure it's fair for everyone.

  • H. R. 1912 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the repayment by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of benefits misused by a fiduciary, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:650

    H.R. 1912, the "Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025," focuses on ensuring veterans receive repayments if their benefits are misused by a fiduciary. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs reissue any misused benefits to the beneficiary or their successor. If the...

    Simple Explanation

    The Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025 is a rule that says if someone who is supposed to take care of a veteran's money steals it or uses it wrongly, the government has to pay back the veteran or their family, but not the person who was bad with the money.