H.R.4475

Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

Introduced·7/17/25

Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act aims to enhance care for beneficiaries with limb loss and orthopedic conditions.

The Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act seeks to improve access to appropriate, safe, and effective orthotic and prosthetic care for Medicare beneficiaries with limb loss and other orthopedic conditions. It prohibits payment for items delivered by drop shipment, ensuring that beneficiaries receive proper training and education on the fitting and adjustment of these devices. The Act also aims to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse related to orthotics and prosthetics.

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Where it stands

Current
Energy And Commerce Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jul 17, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jul 17, 2025

House

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.