Bill · H.R. 9364· House(119-HR-9364)

FAST Repairs for Wheelchairs Act

Age: 52 years

Massachusetts

Introduced: 6/18/2026
Last activity: 6/18/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Sponsored by: Ayanna Pressley
Cosponsors: - 22 - 1

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Facilitating Access to Service and Timely Repairs for Wheelchairs Act," seeks to amend the Social Security Act. It aims to prohibit Medicare Advantage plans from requiring prior authorization for repairs to complex rehabilitation technology. This prohibition includes removing prescription and medical documentation requirements for these specific repairs. The changes would apply to plan years starting after January 1 following the bill's enactment. The scope covers certain power and manual wheelchairs along with their related accessories.

Yes· 3 of 14

Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+10
Directly targets and removes barriers to essential equipment maintenance for wheelchair users.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+8
Seniors are primary users of Medicare Advantage and complex rehabilitation technology.
Would retired people be better off under this?+8
Retirees are the primary population using Medicare Advantage services.