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.
2026-04-20
This bill would stop Medicare from reducing payments to healthcare providers when patients receive multiple therapy services (like physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy) at the same time. Currently, Medicare pays less per service when a patient gets several types of therapy together, and this bill aims to eliminate that payment cut so providers receive full reimbursement for each therapy service delivered. The change would affect Medicare beneficiaries, therapy providers, and the Medicare program's costs.