Wheelchair Support: New Medicare Payment Rules
This bill aims to clarify Medicare payment rules for manual wheelchairs. The changes specifically address materials like titanium or carbon fiber used in wheelchair construction. Citizens relying on Medicare should be aware that the costs of these advanced materials might not be fully covered by the program.
Key points
Medicare may not cover extra costs for wheelchairs made with titanium or carbon fiber if they exceed standard amounts.
These changes apply to wheelchairs provided on or after January 1, 2023.
The new rules aim to specify which parts of a wheelchair are covered by the standard fee and which may require additional payment.
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