Search Results: keywords:"titanium wheelchair"

  • 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. 247 — 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. 247 is a bill proposed in the 119th Congress to amend the Social Security Act and clarify payment regulations for manual wheelchairs under part B of the Medicare program. It aims to establish separate codes for ultralightweight manual wheelchairs based on the construction...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 247 is a bill that wants to change some rules about how much money Medicare pays for special wheelchairs made from materials like titanium or carbon fiber, and it wants to make sure people know they might have to pay a bit extra from their own pockets when they buy or rent these wheelchairs.