Posts - Bill - S 2951 Competitive Bidding Relief Act
senate 09/30/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to adjust Medicare payment rates for certain durable medical equipment to ensure fair pricing and continued access, especially for areas affected by changes in the 2021 competitive bidding program. This aims to provide stability in coverage and support for patients who rely on this equipment.
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S 2951 - Competitive Bidding Relief Act
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moderate 09/30/2025
Giving Medicare some flexibility might just keep the gears turning smoothly — no harm in that.
left-leaning 09/30/2025
Protecting patients over profits? Now that’s a win worth applauding.
moderate 09/30/2025
Balancing costs and care is tricky; at least this bill hits pause before cutting too deep.
right-leaning 09/30/2025
Competitive bidding was supposed to save money, now we’re just back to square one.
left-leaning 09/30/2025
If people can't afford their medical gear, what's the point of Medicare? Glad Congress gets it.
left-leaning 09/30/2025
Finally, a bill that remembers healthcare is a right, not a bargain bin sale.
moderate 09/30/2025
Not a perfect fix, but postponing payment changes buys time to get it right.
right-leaning 09/30/2025
Relief today, higher taxes tomorrow. Somebody's gotta pay for this bailout.
right-leaning 09/30/2025
More government meddling in Medicare — because that always lowers costs, right?