What does Preamble of DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for certain adjustments to Medicare payment for items of durable medical equipment that were formerly included in round 2021 of the DMEPOS competitive bidding program,' aims to adjust Medicare payments. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make these adjustments. The adjustments pertain to durable medical equipment (DME) previously included in round 2021 of the DMEPOS competitive bidding program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025.

What does PAYMENT RATES FOR DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT IN DMEPOS NON- of DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025 do?

This section concerns payment rates for durable medical equipment (DME) in DMEPOS non-competitive bidding areas under the Medicare program. The Secretary is directed to implement a specific transition rule (section 414.210(g)(9)(v) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations) for areas other than rural or noncontiguous areas through December 31, 2025. The Secretary is prohibited from implementing another section (414.210(g)(9)(vi) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations) until January 1, 2026. The Secretary has the authority to implement this section through program instructions or other means.

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DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025

Last updated: 3/10/2025 · Introduced: 3/10/2025

Author: Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to adjust Medicare payments for durable medical equipment (DME) previously included in the 2021 DMEPOS competitive bidding program.
For DMEPOS non-competitive bidding areas (excluding rural or noncontiguous areas), the bill mandates a specific payment rate transition rule through December 31, 2025.
The bill prohibits the implementation of a different payment rate section until January 1, 2026.

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