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Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1703| House 
| Updated: 2/27/2025
John Joyce

John Joyce

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (8)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025" seeks to amend Medicare Part B by clarifying payment rules for ultralightweight manual wheelchairs, with changes taking effect on January 1, 2026. This legislation requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish two or more distinct HCPCS codes for these wheelchairs, differentiating them based on their construction materials. Specifically, separate codes will be created for wheelchairs featuring titanium or carbon fiber in their base compared to those without such materials. For ultralightweight manual wheelchairs made with titanium or carbon fiber, suppliers will receive standard Medicare payment, but they are authorized to charge the beneficiary the difference between the Medicare payment amount and the supplier's actual charge. To ensure transparency, the Secretary may also mandate that suppliers issue a notice to individuals, informing them of their potential financial liability prior to the purchase or rental of these specialized wheelchairs.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5371
Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2023
Jan 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-247
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5371
    Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2023


  • January 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-247
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-247: Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025
AgingDisability and paralysisHealth care costs and insuranceHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedicare

Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1703| House 
| Updated: 2/27/2025
The "Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025" seeks to amend Medicare Part B by clarifying payment rules for ultralightweight manual wheelchairs, with changes taking effect on January 1, 2026. This legislation requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish two or more distinct HCPCS codes for these wheelchairs, differentiating them based on their construction materials. Specifically, separate codes will be created for wheelchairs featuring titanium or carbon fiber in their base compared to those without such materials. For ultralightweight manual wheelchairs made with titanium or carbon fiber, suppliers will receive standard Medicare payment, but they are authorized to charge the beneficiary the difference between the Medicare payment amount and the supplier's actual charge. To ensure transparency, the Secretary may also mandate that suppliers issue a notice to individuals, informing them of their potential financial liability prior to the purchase or rental of these specialized wheelchairs.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5371
Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2023
Jan 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-247
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5371
    Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2023


  • January 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-247
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
John Joyce

John Joyce

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (8)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-247: Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AgingDisability and paralysisHealth care costs and insuranceHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedicare