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Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

USA119th CongressHR-4475| House 
| Updated: 7/17/2025
Glenn Thompson

Glenn Thompson

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (27)
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Bost (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to enhance protections for Medicare beneficiaries with limb loss and other orthopedic conditions. Its primary goals are to ensure access to appropriate, safe, effective, and patient-centered orthotic and prosthetic care while simultaneously reducing fraud, waste, and abuse. A key provision prohibits Medicare payment for certain orthotics and prosthetics delivered via drop shipment directly to a beneficiary who has not received training from a qualified practitioner on their fitting, adjustment, care, and use. This measure specifically targets items identified by certain HCPCS codes, excluding supplies. To improve beneficiary access and care, the bill expands the list of practitioners whose services are exempt from competitive acquisition requirements under Medicare. This expansion includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, orthotists, and prosthetists , alongside physicians. Furthermore, it ensures that Medicare beneficiaries have continued access to the replacement of custom-fitted orthotics and custom-fabricated orthotic devices , aligning these with existing provisions for prosthetic device replacement.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1990
Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4315
Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5262
Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act
Jul 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2329
Introduced in Senate
Jul 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 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 117-1990
    Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4315
    Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5262
    Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act


  • July 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2329
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 17, 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 119-2329: Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

USA119th CongressHR-4475| House 
| Updated: 7/17/2025
This bill amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to enhance protections for Medicare beneficiaries with limb loss and other orthopedic conditions. Its primary goals are to ensure access to appropriate, safe, effective, and patient-centered orthotic and prosthetic care while simultaneously reducing fraud, waste, and abuse. A key provision prohibits Medicare payment for certain orthotics and prosthetics delivered via drop shipment directly to a beneficiary who has not received training from a qualified practitioner on their fitting, adjustment, care, and use. This measure specifically targets items identified by certain HCPCS codes, excluding supplies. To improve beneficiary access and care, the bill expands the list of practitioners whose services are exempt from competitive acquisition requirements under Medicare. This expansion includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, orthotists, and prosthetists , alongside physicians. Furthermore, it ensures that Medicare beneficiaries have continued access to the replacement of custom-fitted orthotics and custom-fabricated orthotic devices , aligning these with existing provisions for prosthetic device replacement.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1990
Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4315
Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5262
Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act
Jul 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2329
Introduced in Senate
Jul 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 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 117-1990
    Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4315
    Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5262
    Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act


  • July 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2329
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 17, 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.
Glenn Thompson

Glenn Thompson

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (27)
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Bost (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-2329: Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted