Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

# Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act (HR 4475) **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to reform how Medicare covers orthotics (braces and supports) and prosthetics (artificial limbs and body parts). While the specific provisions aren't detailed in the summary provided, bills with this title typically focus on giving patients more choice in selecting their providers, reducing restrictions on which devices Medicare will cover, and potentially adjusting payment rates to orthotists and prosthetists (the professionals who make and fit these devices). **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily impact Medicare beneficiaries who need orthotics or prosthetics, as well as the orthotists and prosthetists who provide these services.

It could also affect suppliers and manufacturers of these medical devices, and potentially impact Medicare's costs depending on the specific policy changes. **Current Status** As of now, HR 4475 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Glenn Thompson (R-PA). *Note: Without access to the bill's full text, this summary is based on the bill's title and typical provisions in similar legislation.*.