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HR 2199119th CongressIn Committee
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Introduced: Mar 18, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This bill aims to strengthen Medicare Secondary Payer protections for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients by preventing discriminatory coverage practices.
Key Points
- 1Prohibits health plans from differentiating benefits for ESRD patients compared to other individuals
- 2Bans limitations on benefits that disparately affect ESRD patients
- 3Clarifies that singling out dialysis services constitutes inappropriate discrimination
- 4Maintains flexibility for health plans to determine provider networks
- 5Amends Section 1862(b)(1)(C) of the Social Security Act
Impact Areas
End-stage renal disease patientsPrivate health insurance plansMedicare program administrationDialysis service providers
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