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Medicare Payment Adjustments for Durable Medical Equipment Extended to 2025

This act aims to adjust Medicare payment rules for certain durable medical equipment previously part of a competitive bidding program. These changes will be in effect until the end of 2025, potentially impacting the availability and cost of equipment for Medicare beneficiaries, especially outside rural areas.
Key points
Current Medicare payment rules for durable medical equipment will continue until December 31, 2025, for non-rural and non-contiguous areas.
The implementation of new, potentially lower payment rates for all areas is delayed until January 1, 2026.
The government can quickly implement these changes without lengthy procedures.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2005
Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
Process start date: 2025-03-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2005.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Current Medicare payment rules for durable medical equipment will continue until December 31, 2025, for non-rural and non-contiguous areas.
  • The implementation of new, potentially lower payment rates for all areas is delayed until January 1, 2026.
  • The government can quickly implement these changes without lengthy procedures.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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