S 1173

Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act

Summary

Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act This bill specifies certain requirements for private health insurers regarding coverage of individuals with end stage renal disease (ESRD) who are also covered under Medicare.  In particular, the bill specifies that insurers may not limit benefits, including limiting network composition, in a manner that will affect ESRD Medicare beneficiaries differently compared to others without ESRD. The bill additionally specifies that insurers are not required to include a particular renal dialysis provider or a particular number of such providers as part of their networks. 

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Sen. Bill Cassidy [R-LA]
Cosponsors
7
Policy area
Health
Introduced
2025-03-27
Latest action
2025-03-27: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-03-27: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • 2025-03-27: Introduced in Senate