Bill · S. 2951· Senate(119-S-2951)
Competitive Bidding Relief Act
- Introduced
- 9/30/2025
- Last activity
- 9/30/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- James Lankford
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Competitive Bidding Relief Act," directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to adjust Medicare payments. These adjustments concern items of durable medical equipment that were previously included in the 2021 round of the DMEPOS competitive bidding program. The Act requires the implementation of a specific transition rule for areas that are not rural or noncontiguous. Furthermore, it delays the implementation of a different regulation until the start of 2026.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+2
The bill provides stability in Medicare payments for durable medical equipment used frequently by seniors.
Would retired people be better off under this?+2
The adjustments to Medicare equipment payments benefit retirees who rely on these services.
Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65?+2
The bill adjusts Medicare payments for durable medical equipment by implementing a transition rule through 2025.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Medicare Payment Adjustments: The Secretary of Health and Human Services is directed to implement a transition rule for applicable items and services through December 31, 2025 (Section 2(a)). This provides a specific period for the application of these transition rules in areas other than rural or noncontiguous areas.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
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 Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2
- Healthcare
- Increases Medicare Funding+2Improves Healthcare Access+1
- 12/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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