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Home Dialysis Support: New Rules and Patient Education

This bill aims to improve access to home dialysis by allowing Medicare coverage for staff-assisted home dialysis. It also ensures patients receive comprehensive education on treatment options and support to choose the best modality for their needs. This could lead to greater convenience and improved quality of life for individuals requiring dialysis.
Key points
Medicare will cover staff-assisted home dialysis for new patients or those needing temporary support.
Patients with specific conditions (e.g., blindness, cognitive impairments, mobility issues) can receive staff-assisted home dialysis without time limits.
New rules will be established for educating patients about home dialysis and available treatment options.
A patient-centered decision tool will be created to help patients choose the best dialysis modality based on their lifestyle and goals.
A study will be conducted on racial disparities in home dialysis utilization and recommendations for improving access for communities of color.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5426
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Process start date: 2021-09-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5426.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Medicare will cover staff-assisted home dialysis for new patients or those needing temporary support.
  • Patients with specific conditions (e.g., blindness, cognitive impairments, mobility issues) can receive staff-assisted home dialysis without time limits.
  • New rules will be established for educating patients about home dialysis and available treatment options.
  • A patient-centered decision tool will be created to help patients choose the best dialysis modality based on their lifestyle and goals.
  • A study will be conducted on racial disparities in home dialysis utilization and recommendations for improving access for communities of color.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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