H.R. 1703, the “Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2026,” was signed into law by the President on November 10, 2026.
This law affects Medicare coverage and payment rules for certain ultralightweight manual wheelchairs, particularly those made with titanium or carbon-fiber components.
Key points:
- It requires Medicare to establish separate billing (HCPCS) codes for ultralightweight wheelchairs based on the materials used in the wheelchair base.
- The goal is to improve access to advanced wheelchair technologies made with materials such as titanium and carbon fiber.
- The law includes beneficiary-protection provisions requiring disclosure of potential out-of-pocket costs in certain situations.
- Most of the coding and payment changes take effect for applicable wheelchairs furnished on or after January 1, 2028.
Official sources:
- White House announcement: Congressional Bills Signed Into Law (Nov. 10, 2026)
- Full bill text (Congress.gov PDF): H.R. 1703 – Choices for Increased Mobility Act