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Introduced
03/10/2025
03/10/2025
In Committee
03/10/2025
03/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for certain adjustments to Medicare payment for items of durable medical equipment that were formerly included in round 2021 of the DMEPOS competitive bidding program.
AI Summary
This bill addresses Medicare payment rates for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) by providing relief and extending transitional payment rules. Specifically, the bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain current transition rules for payment rates in non-rural and non-noncontiguous areas through December 31, 2025, effectively preventing immediate implementation of new payment regulations. The bill also delays the implementation of a specific payment regulation (section 414.210(g)(9)(vi)) until January 1, 2026. This means that suppliers of medical equipment in various geographical areas will continue to receive current payment rates for a longer period, which could help prevent potential disruptions in medical equipment supply and provide stability for healthcare providers and patients. The Secretary is granted flexibility to implement these provisions through program instructions or other administrative methods, allowing for efficient execution of the changes.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (24)
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R)*,
Robert Aderholt (R),
Jack Bergman (R),
Mike Bost (R),
André Carson (D),
Buddy Carter (R),
Randy Feenstra (R),
Diana Harshbarger (R),
Ashley Hinson (R),
Ronny Jackson (R),
David Kustoff (R),
Nick Langworthy (R),
Mark Messmer (R),
Dan Meuser (R),
Carol Miller (R),
Seth Moulton (D),
Frank Mrvan (D),
Zach Nunn (R),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Claudia Tenney (R),
G.T. Thompson (R),
Paul Tonko (D),
Tim Walberg (R),
Last Action
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. (on 03/10/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2005/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2005/BILLS-119hr2005ih.pdf |
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