S. 1406 · 119th Congress
SOAR Act of 2025
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CassidySponsor8 cosponsors · 2 D, 6 R
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Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act of 2025 or the SOAR Act of 2025
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Apr 10, 2025
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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: SOAR Act of 2025
Also known as: Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act of 2025
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Policy area: Health · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Apr 10, 2025
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.