HB1703: Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2026
- Introduced (completed)
- 2Passed One Chamber (current step)
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify payment rules for manual wheelchairs under part B of the Medicare program.
Plain-language summary
This bill modifies Medicare rules for paying for manual wheelchairs under Part B, which covers outpatient medical services. Manual wheelchairs are devices that patients push themselves rather than powered wheelchairs. The bill clarifies exactly how Medicare should pay for these wheelchairs to reduce confusion. The bill has passed the House of Representatives and now awaits Senate consideration. Current law allows Medicare to cover manual wheelchairs, but payment rules need clearer definition.
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HB1703: Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2026
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Sponsors
John Joyce
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (10)
Vern Buchanan
Kim Schrier
Dan Meuser
Glenn Thompson
Seth Moulton