FAST Repairs for Wheelchairs Act Facilitating Access to Service...
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit Medicare Advantage plans from imposing prior authorization with respect to repairs to complex rehabilitation technology.
The FAST Repairs for Wheelchairs Act aims to make sure Medicare Advantage plans don't delay or block repairs for complex rehabilitation technology, like wheelchairs. This bill wants to amend the Social Security Act to ensure these plans can't require prior authorization for such repairs. This would help people with disabilities who rely on these technologies for their daily activities.
This bill would primarily affect people with disabilities who use Medicare Advantage plans and need timely repairs for their wheelchairs or other complex rehabilitation technology. By removing the need for prior authorization, it would ensure that these repairs are not unnecessarily delayed, making it easier for these individuals to maintain their mobility and independence.
The bill was introduced on June 18, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Energy and Commerce for further consideration. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.
