Medicare Changes Could Limit Access to Medical Products & Care
As your trusted home medical equipment supplier, we want to make sure you’re aware of the proposed Medicare changes that could affect your access to the products and support you count on to manage your medical needs safely at home.
WHY IT MATTERS
Medicare is reviving a program called “Competitive Bidding” for home medical equipment and supplies that awards contracts to just a few of the lowest-bidding companies – without factoring in experience, product quality, or supportive services.
In the past, 75% of companies were excluded from the program. This time, Medicare may award contracts to as few as two companies per area for the products you need, drastically reducing choice and jeopardizing access to quality products and support while risking disruptions in care.
Prices set through low-ball bids often don’t reflect the real cost of care, making it harder to access the right equipment and services. In fact, Medicare previously paused the program out of concerns for access to care. Since other insurance companies tend to follow Medicare’s leads, this could ripple across the health care system.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
If you or someone you love uses home medical equipment and supplies, now is the time to speak up.
Medicare is accepting comments on its proposal through Friday, August 29th. Tell them to protect access to quality care, experienced suppliers, and the right products for your needs.
Share your story & perspective, such as:
- What home medical equipment & supplies do you or a loved one use?
- How meaningful is the relationship you have with your local supplier to receive quality products, support, & expertise? What makes their services important to you?
- If you’ve had trouble getting equipment in the past, explain how that impacted you.
- How do you think it would affect you if there were only two suppliers you could choose between to receive medical equipment from, and you no longer had access to the model/brand/style of products you need/use/desire?
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Click here to submit comments!
When it asks “What is your comment about?”, choose “Individual”.
Speaking up takes just a few minutes, and it makes a difference. Submit your comment by August 29th, 2025.