Congress·In Committee·H.R. 9364

FAST Repairs for Wheelchairs Act

Wheelchair Repairs: Removing Medicare Approval Delays

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The FAST Repairs for Wheelchairs Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to two House committees for review and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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Unlikely to pass

While the bill addresses a common problem for people with disabilities, it was introduced with mostly Democratic support and faces a long path through the committee process.

Key Points

This bill stops Medicare Advantage insurance plans from making people wait for permission before getting their specialized wheelchairs fixed. Currently, many plans require prior authorization, which can leave people stuck without mobility for weeks while waiting for paperwork to be approved.
The new rules would apply to complex equipment like power wheelchairs and custom manual wheelchairs. It also covers the parts and accessories that go with them. This ensures that people who rely on these devices for daily life can get them serviced without red tape.
Insurance companies would still be allowed to require approval for the very first time someone gets a wheelchair or when they need a brand new replacement. This bill specifically focuses on making maintenance and repairs faster so people do not lose their independence.
If passed, these changes would start on January 1 of the year after the bill becomes law. The goal is to help people with disabilities avoid long wait times for essential repairs that affect their health and safety.

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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions

Jun 18, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jun 18, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

FAST Repairs for Wheelchairs Act

Bill NumberHR 9364

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.