The President Signs Choice for Increased Mobility Act Into Law

Published in VGM Government Relations on November 11, 2026

The signing of the Choice for Increased Mobility Act (H.R. 1703) into law marks a significant victory for mobility, independence, and patient choice. By expanding options for individuals who rely on ultralightweight wheelchairs, this legislation represents meaningful progress for Medicare beneficiaries and the providers who serve them.  

This achievement is the culmination of years of advocacy, education, and collaboration by CRT suppliers, manufacturers, clinicians, consumers, and countless grassroots advocates across the country, as well as industry leaders including NCART, AAHomecare, U.S. Rehab and VGM.  

These collective efforts helped policymakers understand the importance of preserving access to advanced mobility technology, expanding patient choice, and ensuring that individuals who rely on ultralightweight wheelchairs have access to the equipment that best meets their needs. Through persistent advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and bipartisan education efforts, this legislation ultimately became a reality. 

“U.S. Rehab, part of VGM, is excited for H.R. 1703 becoming law and how it demonstrates what can be accomplished when consumers, clinicians, suppliers, manufacturers, and advocacy organizations work together toward a common goal," said Ted Metcalf, VP of U.S. Rehab. "This victory reinforces the value of persistent grassroots advocacy and ensures individuals who rely on ultralightweight wheelchairs have greater access to the equipment that best meets their medical and functional needs.” 

Additional information will be forthcoming regarding implementation, as the law is not effective immediately. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) will need to update claims processing systems and establish the necessary procedures to accommodate the new law before its provisions can be fully implemented. 

This victory is a reminder that effective advocacy is not always measured by the number of names on a bill. Rather, it is the result of persistent engagement, strong relationships, and a united voice focused on improving the lives of the people who depend on mobility technology every day. 

Today, we celebrate this important milestone and the positive impact it will have on current and future Medicare beneficiaries.