The Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2023 clarifies Medicare payment rules for manual wheelchairs by establishing that Medicare will not cover the additional cost of titanium or carbon fiber materials used in wheelchair bases, starting January 1, 2023. The bill applies to Medicare Part B, which covers durable medical equipment and other services for seniors and some disabled individuals who use manual wheelchairs. Under this legislation, Medicare will only pay up to a standard fee schedule amount for manual wheelchairs, and beneficiaries who choose wheelchairs with premium lightweight materials like titanium or carbon fiber would have to pay the difference themselves. The bill does not change the base Medicare payment amount for wheelchairs, but rather clarifies that premium material upgrades fall outside Medicare's coverage. This affects seniors and disabled Americans who depend on manual wheelchairs and may want lighter, more durable equipment.
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