HME Business

  • Home
  • Topics
    • COVID-19
    • Accreditation
    • Competitive Bidding
    • DME Pharmacy
    • Legislative
    • Mobility
    • Oxygen
    • Pain Management
    • Retail
    • Sales and Marketing
    • Sleep Therapy
    • Software/IT
  • News
  • Resources
    • Whitepapers
    • Buyers Guide
    • DME Associations
  • Podcasts
  • Request Media Kit
  • Webinars
  • Digital Edition
  • Events
  • Awards
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe

House Passes NCB Delay

June 24, 2008 by HME Business

The House of Representatives voted to approve, H.R., 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, which delays NCB implementation by at least 18 months.

The legislation includes components of H.R. 6252, which was bundled into H.R. 6331. H.R. 6252 sought to delay implementation of round one.

Passed by 355 votes to 50, H.R. 6331 could delay NCB by as much as 24 months via a 9.5 percent cut to  prices on DME and services under NCB. However, oxygen payments and power wheelchairs are not included in those cuts.

H.R. 6331 is  a companion to Senate bill S. 3101, which is almost identical to the House bill, but would extend cuts to oxygen and power chairs.

“While the House vote is a positive development, it may not be enough to influence Chairman Baucus and Senator Grassley, who are rumored to be close to reaching a bipartisan agreement on a Medicare package that would be acceptable to the White House,” said a public statement from the Medical Equipment Suppliers Association released in the wake of H.R. 6331’s passing.

Both MESA and the American Association for Homecare are encouraging providers to contact their Senators urging them to pass a delay to NCB that does not impact oxygen or power wheelchair pricing.

Related Articles Read More >

Briefly: Cardinal Health to Announce Q3 Financials; AAHomecare Opens Fly-In Registration
Featuring Cardinal Health and the American Association for Homecare.
CRT Fly-In to Focus on Medicare Pathway for Ultralightweight Frame Upgrades
Advocates at the Sept. 10 event on Capitol Hill will ask for support for H.R. 5371.
Close-up of Capitol building with U.S. flag on the right.
AAHomecare Fly-In: HME Leaders Meet with 140+ Congressional Offices
During the May 15 event, industry representatives advocated for Medicare rate relief and H.R. 5371.
AAHomecare: Final Push Needed for S.1294/H.R. 5555 Support
Advocates are asked to reach out to their Senators and Representatives.

Get the free newsletter

Home Healthcare Softare

Subscribe to HME Business for industry & product news, trends and resources.
HME Business Directory
HME Podcasts
continuum event
HME Business
  • Mobility Management
  • Senior Housing News
  • Home Health Care News
  • Skilled Nursing News
  • Hospice News
  • Behavioral Health Business
  • About HME Business
  • Contact Us

Copyright © 2025 WTWH Media LLC. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of WTWH Media
Privacy Policy | Advertising | About Us

Search HME Business

  • Home
  • Topics
    • COVID-19
    • Accreditation
    • Competitive Bidding
    • DME Pharmacy
    • Legislative
    • Mobility
    • Oxygen
    • Pain Management
    • Retail
    • Sales and Marketing
    • Sleep Therapy
    • Software/IT
  • News
  • Resources
    • Whitepapers
    • Buyers Guide
    • DME Associations
  • Podcasts
  • Request Media Kit
  • Webinars
  • Digital Edition
  • Events
  • Awards
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe