HR4475Referred to Committee

Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-17
Introduced
31
Cosponsors
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Glenn Thompson
Glenn Thompson
Republican · PA · Representative
Votes with party: 97.7% (554 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (31)

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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.

2025-07-17

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would change how Medicare covers artificial limbs and orthotic devices (like braces) to give patients more choice in selecting their providers and equipment. It likely aims to improve the quality of care and reduce costs by allowing beneficiaries to work directly with prosthetists and orthotists rather than being limited to certain suppliers, which could help seniors and disabled people get better-fitting devices that meet their individual needs.

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