Protecting Dialysis Patients: Insurers Cannot Discriminate
This act aims to ensure that private health plans do not discriminate against individuals with end-stage renal disease, especially regarding dialysis. This means insurers cannot limit benefits or shift the cost of dialysis treatment to the Medicare program, protecting patients from unexpected financial burdens.
Key points
Private insurers cannot differentiate benefits or apply limitations that negatively affect individuals with end-stage renal disease.
Health plans cannot force the Medicare program to cover dialysis treatment costs if they should be the primary payer.
The act confirms that insurers can still choose which dialysis providers are in their network, but cannot discriminate against dialysis services themselves.
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