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Protecting Healthcare: Banning Discrimination in Federal Programs

This act aims to ensure that healthcare decisions in federal programs like Medicare and Medicaid are not based on valuing the lives of elderly, disabled, or terminally ill individuals differently. This means every patient, regardless of age or health condition, should have equal access to benefits. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.
Key points
Prohibits the use of measures like Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) in healthcare coverage and payment decisions under federal programs.
Ensures that elderly, disabled, or terminally ill individuals are not considered of lower value in accessing healthcare.
Requires annual reports on the negative impact of QALYs on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3864
Sponsor: Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]
Process start date: 2025-06-10