Search Results: keywords:"medicare part b"

  • 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.

  • H. R. 8217 — To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,694

    H.R. 8217 aims to amend the Social Security Act to create a special enrollment period for Medicare for individuals who are transitioning from COBRA continuation coverage. It ensures these individuals won't face increased premiums if they enroll during this special period, which occurs while...

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    H.R. 8217 wants to make it easier for people who have special health insurance called COBRA to switch to another kind of health insurance called Medicare without paying extra money, and it also wants to make sure that people understand these changes by giving clear information.

  • 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. 3 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive cost-sharing for advance care planning services, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,334

    S. 3 aims to amend the Social Security Act to eliminate cost-sharing for Medicare beneficiaries receiving advance care planning services. It defines advance care planning as discussions between healthcare providers and patients about future healthcare preferences and...

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    Medicare wants to make it free for older people to have talks with their doctors about what kind of care they want in the future, and they're planning to start this on January 1, 2026. This means there will be no extra costs for these important chats, and they'll also be studying how this new system works to make sure it's helpful for everyone.