Protects Medicare patients by stopping certain drop-shipped medical devices and improving access to specialized care.
This bill would protect Medicare patients needing orthotics and prosthetics. It would stop payments for certain medical devices delivered directly to them without a professional fitting. It would also make it easier for these patients to get care from physical therapists, occupational therapists, orthotists, and prosthetists. And it would ensure coverage for replacement custom-fitted devices.
Today, Medicare may pay for certain orthotics and prosthetics that are sent directly to patients without them first getting training from a professional. Also, some healthcare specialists like physical therapists are not explicitly exempt from competitive bidding rules, and coverage for replacement custom-fitted orthotics isn't always as clear as for prosthetic limbs. If this bill passes, Medicare would stop paying for certain orthotics and prosthetics delivered by direct shipment without professional training. It would also make it easier for patients to get care from physical therapists, occupational therapists, orthotists, and prosthetists by exempting their services from competitive bidding, and ensure clear coverage for replacement custom-fitted and custom-fabricated orthotics.
S 2329 · 119th Congress · July 17, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
Sign in to see your representatives' phone numbers
6 filings mentioned this bill
Amounts reflect total quarterly lobbying spend reported to the Senate, not bill-specific spending. Source: Senate LDA filings.