Bill · H.R. 1703· House(119-HR-1703)
Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/27/2025
- Last activity
- 9/30/2026 — Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5299)
- Sponsored by
- John Joyce
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 4
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2026. It amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clear up payment rules for manual wheelchairs under Medicare Part B. Specifically, it requires the Secretary to set up separate HCPCS codes for certain ultralightweight manual wheelchairs starting on January 1, 2028. These codes will depend on whether the wheelchair base uses titanium or carbon fiber construction materials. The bill also outlines payment rules and beneficiary protections related to these specific wheelchair purchases or rentals.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+3
The bill addresses specific needs for ultralightweight manual wheelchairs which are essential for mobility and independence.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+2
The bill clarifies Medicare coverage rules for specialized wheelchairs which benefits older adults relying on Medicare Part B.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+2
The bill establishes clear coding and payment structures for specialized ultralightweight wheelchairs used by people with mobility impairments.
The opposite
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-3
The bill allows suppliers to charge individuals the difference between the Medicare payment and the actual cost, which could create financial burdens.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 creates Section 1834(a)(24)(A), which requires the Secretary to establish separate codes for ultralightweight manual wheelchairs based on their construction materials starting on January 1, 2028. This is a positive step because it organizes wheelchairs with titanium or carbon fiber materials separately from those without them.
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Section 2 creates Section 1834(a)(24)(B)(iii), which allows the Secretary to require suppliers to issue a notice to individuals prior to the purchase or rental of these wheelchairs to inform them of potential financial liability. This helps keep people informed about what they might have to pay.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2 creates Section 1834(a)(24)(B)(ii), which states that a supplier may charge an individual the difference between the supplier's actual charge for the wheelchair and the Medicare payment amount. This could result in an extra financial burden or out-of-pocket cost for people who need an ultralightweight manual wheelchair with titanium or carbon fiber materials.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Low Income Households-3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2Increases Medicare Funding+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+3
- Enrolled Bill
The final version, on its way to the President
What changed from Referred in Senate: No change to the wording. Only the printed details that record the bill’s progress, such as the heading and dates, are different.
- 9/30/2026
- Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
- Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5299)
- 7/21/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 7/20/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4636-4637)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4636-4637)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1703.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4636-4637)
- Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 7/18/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-753, Part I.
- Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 656.
- 6/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 2/27/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/27/2025
- 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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