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Protecting Dialysis Patients: Banning Discrimination by Insurers

This act aims to ensure private health plans do not discriminate against individuals needing dialysis or shift their treatment costs to the Medicare program. This means insurers cannot treat dialysis less favorably than other medical services, protecting patients from unexpected costs and difficulties in accessing care.
Key points
Private insurers cannot discriminate against patients with kidney disease requiring dialysis.
Health plans cannot shift primary responsibility for dialysis costs to the Medicare program.
The act confirms that singling out dialysis for disfavored treatment is prohibited, but does not change insurers' ability to choose dialysis providers.
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Additional Information
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Print number: HR 6860
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16]
Process start date: 2023-12-19