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Medicare Oxygen Access Reform: Better Payments, Stronger Patient Rights.

This Act aims to significantly improve access to supplemental oxygen and related services for Medicare beneficiaries. it removes oxygen equipment from the competitive bidding program and establishes higher payment rates for suppliers, especially for liquid oxygen, ensuring better service quality and availability. Crucially, the law mandates comprehensive supplier responsibilities, including 24/7 support, and establishes new, explicit rights for patients.
Key points
Oxygen equipment is excluded from the Medicare competitive bidding program to increase supplier payments and improve service availability.
Suppliers must provide comprehensive services, including 24/7 on-call coverage, safety education, and appropriate portable equipment for patient mobility.
Medicare will cover and provide an add-on payment for services furnished by respiratory therapists, enhancing specialized care.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2902
Sponsor: Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]
Process start date: 2025-04-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SOAR Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2902.

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 2025-04-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Oxygen equipment is excluded from the Medicare competitive bidding program to increase supplier payments and improve service availability.
  • Suppliers must provide comprehensive services, including 24/7 on-call coverage, safety education, and appropriate portable equipment for patient mobility.
  • Medicare will cover and provide an add-on payment for services furnished by respiratory therapists, enhancing specialized care.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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