Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
The summary
What this bill does
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.
Legislative timeline
From introduction
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced & referred to committee
Congressional support
Sponsors & Cosponsors
U.S. Representative - LA · R-LA
7 cosponsors
Roll-call vote
The vote, by member
The vote, by member
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Bill Metadata
| Congress | 119 |
| Bill Type | S |
| Bill Number | 1173 |
| Origin Chamber | Senate |
| Current Status | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Policy Area | Health |
| Primary Committee | Not assigned |
| Introduced | March 27, 2025 |
| Latest Action | March 27, 2025 |
| Cosponsors | 7 · House vote — · 1 views |