Medicare Support for ALS Patients: New Benefits and Payment System
This act introduces a new Medicare payment system to provide comprehensive coverage for medical services for individuals diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). This means ALS patients will have easier access to specialized care, with treatment costs covered without additional patient fees.
Key points
Medicare will cover ALS-related services for diagnosed individuals, including outpatient care.
A new, single payment system will be established for facilities providing ALS services, with no cost-sharing for patients.
The payment system will consider factors like case complexity, high-cost outliers, and support for low-volume facilities.
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