H.R. 1703 · Passed both chambers · Health

Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2026

Sponsor: John Joyce (R-PA)

What it does

• Require CMS to establish at least two distinct billing codes for ultralightweight manual wheelchair bases under Medicare.
• Designate one billing code for wheelchair bases made with titanium or carbon fiber materials and one for bases without these materials.
• Permit suppliers to bill Medicare beneficiaries for the difference between Medicare payment and the actual cost of the wheelchair.
• Allow CMS to require suppliers to disclose to beneficiaries their potential out-of-pocket costs for ultralightweight manual wheelchairs.

Official summary

Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025 This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish specific billing codes under Medicare for certain materials used in ultralightweight manual wheelchairs. Specifically, the CMS must establish at least two billing codes for the base of the wheelchair, with at least one code for a base with titanium or carbon fiber construction material and at least one code for a base without these materials. Suppliers receive the same payment under Medicare for these wheelchairs as would otherwise apply, but may bill beneficiaries for any difference between the payment and the actual charge for the wheelchair. The CMS may require suppliers to inform beneficiaries of their potential financial liability in these cases.

Latest action

Sep 30, 2026: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5299)

Committee: Senate Finance