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SOAR Act of 2025

5/9/2025, 2:26 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2902

The bill titled "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," designated as H.R. 2902 in the 119th Congress, was introduced on April 10, 2025.

Congressional Summary of HR 2902

Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act of 2025 or the SOAR Act of 2025

This bill establishes certain requirements with respect to the payment and provision of supplemental oxygen and related services under Medicare.

For example, the bill provides for separate payments, indexed to inflation, of oxygen and related equipment, supplies, and services under Medicare (rather than under the competitive acquisition program). It also specifically covers services that are provided by respiratory therapists under Medicare and provides for an additional payment adjustment for these services.

Additionally, the bill (1) requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to develop an electronic template for providers to use when prescribing oxygen and related equipment, supplies, and services; and (2) establishes certain rights for beneficiaries receiving these items and services, such as the right to choose their suppliers and to receive clear communications and be informed about the services provided.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2902

Bill HR 2902 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 10, 2025. Bill HR 2902 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 10, 2025.  Bill HR 2902's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 10, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2902

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
6
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
34
Democrat Cosponsors
22
Republican Cosponsors
12
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2902

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2902

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.
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.

Comments

Everlee Tilley profile image

Everlee Tilley

525

7 months ago

I don't understand this. Who benefits from it?

Sylvia Cameron profile image

Sylvia Cameron

495

7 months ago

I don't know much about this bill, but it seems like it could be a good thing. I hope it helps people like me in the long run. Did you know that this bill includes provisions for renewable energy development?

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2902

David G. Valadao
David G. Valadao
CaliforniaRepublican
Adrian Smith
Adrian Smith
NebraskaRepublican
Gabe Evans
Gabe Evans
ColoradoIndependent
Julia Brownley
Julia Brownley
CaliforniaDemocrat
Gabe Vasquez
Gabe Vasquez
New MexicoDemocrat
Jill N. Tokuda
Jill N. Tokuda
HawaiiDemocrat

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