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Competitive Bidding Relief Act

USA119th CongressS-2951| Senate 
| Updated: 9/30/2025
James Lankford

James Lankford

Republican Senator

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (3)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to modify Medicare payment policies for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS). Specifically, it requires the application of a transition rule, outlined in 42 CFR 414.210(g)(9)(v), for DMEPOS items furnished in areas outside of rural or noncontiguous regions. This extension of the transition rule is set to continue through December 31, 2025 , impacting items previously included in the 2021 DMEPOS competitive bidding program. Furthermore, the legislation prohibits the Secretary from implementing a subsequent regulation, 42 CFR 414.210(g)(9)(vi), until January 1, 2026 . These adjustments aim to provide relief or stability in payment rates for certain medical equipment providers. The Secretary is authorized to implement these provisions through program instruction, streamlining the process.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1294
Competitive Bidding Relief Act of 2023
Sep 30, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 30, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1294
    Competitive Bidding Relief Act of 2023


  • September 30, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 30, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2005: DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025

Competitive Bidding Relief Act

USA119th CongressS-2951| Senate 
| Updated: 9/30/2025
This bill mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to modify Medicare payment policies for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS). Specifically, it requires the application of a transition rule, outlined in 42 CFR 414.210(g)(9)(v), for DMEPOS items furnished in areas outside of rural or noncontiguous regions. This extension of the transition rule is set to continue through December 31, 2025 , impacting items previously included in the 2021 DMEPOS competitive bidding program. Furthermore, the legislation prohibits the Secretary from implementing a subsequent regulation, 42 CFR 414.210(g)(9)(vi), until January 1, 2026 . These adjustments aim to provide relief or stability in payment rates for certain medical equipment providers. The Secretary is authorized to implement these provisions through program instruction, streamlining the process.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1294
Competitive Bidding Relief Act of 2023
Sep 30, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 30, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1294
    Competitive Bidding Relief Act of 2023


  • September 30, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 30, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
James Lankford

James Lankford

Republican Senator

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (3)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2005: DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted