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Sens. Blackburn and Duckworth Introduce S.247 - Carbon Fiber/Titanium Wheelchair Upgrade Bill

Published in Government Relations on January 29, 2025

Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) have introduced the Choices for Mobility Act, S. 247. This legislation aims to improve access to titanium and carbon fiber wheelchairs for Medicare beneficiaries.

Similar to the bill from the 118th Congress, S. 247 will create two new HCPCS codes for Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) manual wheelchairs, allowing for upgrades within a code. This will improve access to lightweight carbon fiber and titanium wheelchairs. Individuals with mobility challenges will be able to choose the wheelchair best suited to their medical, functional, and lifestyle needs and preferences, without increasing costs to the Medicare program.

Efforts to introduce a House companion bill are currently underway.

What can you do?

Please reach out to your senators to ask that they co-sponsor and support S.247. We’ve made it quick and easy for you to send a message to your senators asking for support of this bill. Click here to message your Senators asking for their support for S.247.

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