Search Results: keywords:"manual wheelchairs"

  • 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.

  • S. 5154 — 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:487

    S. 5154 is a proposed law intended to amend the Social Security Act to change how certain manual wheelchairs are paid for under Medicare Part B. It requires the creation of separate billing codes for ultralightweight manual wheelchairs based on the materials they are made from, like titanium...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants to change how some wheelchairs are paid for by Medicare, making sure people can choose cool light ones made from special stuff like titanium or carbon fiber, but they might have to pay more if they pick those.