ROCR Value Based Program Act

4/6/2025, 12:50 PM

Summary of Bill S 1031

Bill 119 s 1031, also known as the Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Payment Program Act, aims to make changes to Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The main goal of this bill is to establish a new payment program specifically for radiation oncology services that is exempt from budget neutrality adjustment requirements. This means that the payment rates for these services will not be subject to certain budget constraints, allowing for more flexibility in how providers are reimbursed.

Additionally, the bill seeks to amend section 1128A of title XI of the Social Security Act to create a new exception for the provision of free or discounted transportation for radiation oncology patients who need to receive radiation therapy services. This exception would allow providers to offer transportation assistance to patients without facing penalties or legal repercussions.

Overall, the purpose of Bill 119 s 1031 is to improve access to radiation oncology services and ensure that providers are fairly compensated for the care they provide. By exempting the payment program from budget neutrality adjustments and creating an exception for transportation assistance, this bill aims to support both patients and providers in the delivery of radiation therapy services.

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Current Status of Bill S 1031

Bill S 1031 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 13, 2025. Bill S 1031 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 13, 2025.  Bill S 1031's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of March 13, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1031

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
4
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1031

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1031

A bill to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to create a Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Payment Program exempt from budget neutrality adjustment requirements, and to amend section 1128A of title XI of the Social Security Act to create a new statutory exception for the provision of free or discounted transportation for radiation oncology patients to receive radiation therapy services.A bill to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to create a Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Payment Program exempt from budget neutrality adjustment requirements, and to amend section 1128A of title XI of the Social Security Act to create a new statutory exception for the provision of free or discounted transportation for radiation oncology patients to receive radiation therapy services.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1031

Thom Tillis
Thom Tillis
North Carolina(Republican)
Gary C. Peters
Gary C. Peters
Michigan(Democrat)

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