H.R. 2005: DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025
This bill, known as the DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025
, aims to modify Medicare payment rates for certain durable medical equipment (DME) items that were previously part of the competitive bidding process. It specifically targets items that fall under the DMEPOS (Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies) program. Here are the main components of the bill:
Key Provisions
- Adjustment of Payment Rates: The bill mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to apply specific payment adjustments for durable medical equipment in areas that are not classified as rural or noncontiguous until December 31, 2025. This means that Medicare payment rates will not decrease for applicable items in these areas during this period.
- Delay in Payment Adjustments: The legislation also states that certain payment adjustments that would typically be introduced will not take effect until January 1, 2026. This provides a temporary reprieve from expected payment reductions for suppliers in both urban and suburban regions.
- Implementation Flexibility: The bill allows the HHS Secretary to implement these changes without adhering to standard legislative processes, meaning adjustments can be made more swiftly through program instructions or other means.
Impact on Durable Medical Equipment Providers
The adjustments made through this bill are intended to support suppliers of durable medical equipment by maintaining or improving payment rates. This is particularly critical for providers who supply essential medical items to patients, such as wheelchairs, oxygen equipment, and other DME, ensuring they can continue to operate effectively without financial strain from reduced Medicare reimbursements.
Overall Goals
The overall objective of the DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025 is to stabilize the payment structure for durable medical equipment suppliers under Medicare, providing them with financial security in the face of changes proposed by prior legislation regarding competitive bidding. By doing so, the bill aims to ensure continued access for patients to necessary medical equipment and supplies.
Relevant Companies
- PH - This company could be impacted as it provides durable medical equipment and would benefit from steadier Medicare payment rates.
- AVNS - As a supplier of various medical devices including DME, changes to Medicare payment rates directly affect its revenue from government contracts.
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Sponsors
24 bill sponsors
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TrackMariannette Miller-Meeks
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TrackRobert B. Aderholt
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TrackJack Bergman
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TrackMike Bost
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TrackAndré Carson
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TrackEarl L. "Buddy" Carter
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TrackRandy Feenstra
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TrackDiana Harshbarger
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TrackAshley Hinson
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TrackRonny Jackson
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TrackDavid Kustoff
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TrackNicholas A. Langworthy
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TrackMark Messmer
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TrackDaniel Meuser
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TrackCarol D. Miller
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TrackSeth Moulton
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TrackFrank J. Mrvan
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TrackZachary Nunn
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TrackJimmy Panetta
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TrackTerri A. Sewell
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TrackClaudia Tenney
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TrackGlenn Thompson
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TrackPaul Tonko
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TrackTim Walberg
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Actions
2 actions
| Date | Action |
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| Mar. 10, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Mar. 10, 2025 | 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. |
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