🏛️ Why This Legislation Matters: Protecting DMEPOS Providers & Patients
Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS)—such as CPAP machines, oxygen tanks, mobility aids, and prosthetic limbs—are essential for helping patients manage chronic conditions and recover safely at home.
However, sharp reductions in Medicare reimbursement rates are threatening both patient access and the survival of local DME providers. In non-rural areas, these cuts have averaged more than 20%, with certain categories facing reductions of over 25–30%.
H.R. 2005, the DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025, aims to restore the blended 75/25 reimbursement rate through December 31, 2025. Supporting this bill is crucial to maintaining access to life-sustaining medical equipment—especially for patients who rely on oxygen therapy—and to protect small and mid-sized providers serving vulnerable populations.
📍 Key U.S. House Members Representing Illinois DMEPOS Patients
If you live in the Chicago metro area or surrounding suburbs, your voice can make a difference. Below are members of Congress who represent districts within roughly a 30-mile radius of ZIP code 60805 (Evergreen Park).
To Help Pass H.R. 2005, Constituents Should Reach Out to The Member(s) Representing Their Home Address or Business Service Area.
🔹 Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D–IL 01)
- District: Illinois’s 1st Congressional District
- Counties: Cook (majority), Will (~26%), Kankakee (~5%)
- Communities: Chicago South Side, Joliet, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Forest, Evergreen Park, Midlothian, Blue Island, Harvey, Country Club Hills, Matteson
- Contact:
• DC Office: 1632 Longworth HOB, Washington, DC 20515
• Phone: (202) 225-4372
🔹 Rep. Delia Ramirez (D–IL 03)
- District: Illinois’s 3rd Congressional District
- Counties: Cook, DuPage
- Communities: Oak Lawn, Burbank, Bridgeview, Chicago Ridge, Berwyn, Brookfield, La Grange, Palos Hills, Riverside, and parts of Cicero, Darien, Westchester, and more
- Contact: Via ramirez.house.gov
🔹 Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D–IL 04)
- District: Illinois’s 4th Congressional District
- Counties/Areas: Covers portions of Chicago and southwest suburbs (including parts of Oak Lawn)
- Contact: Via chuygarcia.house.gov
🔹 Rep. Sean Casten (D–IL 06)
- District: Illinois’s 6th Congressional District
- Counties: Cook, DuPage
- Communities: Downers Grove, Wheaton, Lisle, Orland Park, Western Springs, and southwest Chicago suburbs
- Contact:
• DC Office: 2440 Rayburn HOB, Washington, DC 20515
• Phone: (202) 225-4561
🧭 Other Potentially Relevant Districts Nearby
Depending on your location, you may also fall under neighboring Congressional districts that serve parts of Cook, DuPage, Will, or Lake County:
- IL 08 – Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
Areas: Schaumburg, Palatine, Arlington Heights, Hoffman Estates - IL 11 – Covers Naperville, Aurora, Bolingbrook, parts of Downers Grove
- IL 10 – Rep. Brad Schneider
Areas: Glenview, Northbrook, Highland Park, northern Cook and Lake County suburbs
If your DME business or residence is in these areas, be sure to include these Members in your outreach.
🗂️ Illinois DMEPOS Advocacy: Summary Table
| Representative | District | Coverage (Counties & Major Cities) |
| Jonathan Jackson | IL 01 | Cook, Will, Kankakee: Chicago S. Side, Joliet, Orland Park, etc. |
| Delia Ramirez | IL 03 | Cook & DuPage: Oak Lawn, Berwyn, Burbank, Palos Hills, etc. |
| Jesús “Chuy” García | IL 04 | Parts of Southwest Chicago & suburbs (Oak Lawn area overlap) |
| Sean Casten | IL 06 | Downers Grove, Lisle, Wheaton, Western Springs, Orland Park |
| (Optional) Krishnamoorthi | IL 08 | Schaumburg, Palatine, Arlington Heights |
| (Optional) IL 11 | IL 11 | Naperville, Aurora, Bolingbrook |
| (Optional) Brad Schneider | IL 10 | Glenview, Highland Park, Northbrook |
✅ What You Can Do Right Now
- Look up your congressional district using the official ZIP tool at House.gov.
- Call or email your Member(s)—especially those listed above—referencing your ZIP code, community, and how Medicare cuts to DMEPOS are impacting patients and providers in your area.
- Urge them to support or co-sponsor H.R. 2005, the DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025.
- Follow up with health policy staffers or constituent aides in the DC office to reinforce your message.
Your voice matters—especially when it comes to ensuring that seniors, oxygen users, and patients with chronic conditions can continue accessing vital medical equipment from providers who understand their needs.
Let’s protect access. Let’s protect lives.
Let’s get H.R. 2005 across the finish line.
The future of home medical care in Illinois depends on swift, united action. Whether you’re a provider on the front lines or a patient relying on oxygen, mobility aids, or other essential equipment, H.R. 2005 offers real relief—but only if our voices are heard. Reach out to your local U.S. House representative today. Remind them that protecting DMEPOS access isn’t just about numbers—it’s about lives, independence, and dignity. Let’s keep Illinois patients supported, and let’s get this bill across the finish line.