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A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the payment method for oxygen and oxygen related equipment, supplies, and services, to increase beneficiary access to oxygen and oxygen related equipment, supplies, and services, and for other purposes.

3/21/2024, 3:09 PM

Summary of Bill S 3821

Bill 118 s 3821, also known as the Oxygen Payment Improvement Act, aims to make changes to the way Medicare pays for oxygen and related equipment, supplies, and services. The bill seeks to improve the payment method for these items, making it more efficient and ensuring that beneficiaries have better access to the oxygen they need.

One of the key goals of the bill is to increase beneficiary access to oxygen and related equipment, supplies, and services. This includes ensuring that Medicare beneficiaries have access to high-quality oxygen equipment and supplies, as well as the services they need to properly use and maintain this equipment.

The bill also aims to address issues with the current payment method for oxygen and related items. By improving the payment method, the bill seeks to make it easier for providers to deliver oxygen and related services to beneficiaries, while also ensuring that providers are properly reimbursed for the care they provide. Overall, the Oxygen Payment Improvement Act is focused on improving the quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries who require oxygen therapy, while also ensuring that providers are able to deliver this care in a cost-effective manner. The bill aims to make it easier for beneficiaries to access the oxygen and related items they need, while also ensuring that providers are properly reimbursed for the services they provide.

Current Status of Bill S 3821

Bill S 3821 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 28, 2024. Bill S 3821 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 28, 2024.  Bill S 3821's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 28, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3821

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3821

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3821

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the payment method for oxygen and oxygen related equipment, supplies, and services, to increase beneficiary access to oxygen and oxygen related equipment, supplies, and services, and for other purposes.
SOAR Act of 2024
SOAR Act of 2024
Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act of 2024
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the payment method for oxygen and oxygen related equipment, supplies, and services, to increase beneficiary access to oxygen and oxygen related equipment, supplies, and services, and for other purposes.

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