ALS Better Care Act: Expanding Medicare Coverage for ALS Services
This bill amends the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for ALS-related services for individuals diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It establishes a single payment system for qualified providers and eliminates cost sharing for these specific services.
Key points
Coverage for ALS-related services including specialized physician support, physical therapy, speech pathology, and respiratory support.
Elimination of cost sharing for patients for the services covered under this subsection.
Establishment of a single payment amount for qualified providers, with adjustments for participation in clinical trials.
Requirement for the Secretary of HHS to report on challenges regarding administration and staffing of ALS clinical trials.
Status:
Introduced
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