Clarifies Medicare payment rules for ultralightweight manual wheelchairs with titanium or carbon fiber bases.
The Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025 amends the Social Security Act to clarify payment rules for certain manual wheelchairs under Medicare. It requires the establishment of separate HCPCS codes for wheelchairs with titanium or carbon fiber bases. Suppliers can charge beneficiaries the difference between the Medicare payment and their actual charge. The Secretary may require suppliers to notify beneficiaries of their potential financial liability before purchase or rental.
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