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H.R. 2199In CommitteeHEALTH

Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act

Sponsor
Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16]
R · PA-16
Key facts
Introduced: Mar 18, 2025
Chamber: House
Cosponsors: 62
Congress: 119th
Latest action · Mar 18, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Summary

Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act

This bill specifies certain requirements for private health insurers regarding coverage of individuals with end stage renal disease (ESRD) who are also covered under Medicare. 

In particular, the bill specifies that insurers may not limit benefits, including limiting network composition, in a manner that will affect ESRD Medicare beneficiaries differently compared to others without ESRD. The bill additionally specifies that insurers are not required to include a particular renal dialysis provider or a particular number of such providers as part of their networks. 

Summary by Congressional Research Service.

Timeline

  1. Mar 18, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  2. Mar 18, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  3. Mar 18, 2025
    Introduced in House
  4. Mar 18, 2025
    Introduced in House

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