A Republican bill with 12 Democratic cosponsors · See all 21 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Home Health Stabilization Act of 2025. It changes how Medicare pays home health agencies for the years 2026 and 2027. Specifically, the bill requires a positive adjustment to payment amounts to fully offset certain negative adjustment factors. It sets the payment rates for 2026 and 2027 based on the 2025 rate while taking the positive adjustment into account. The bill also states that these additional amounts paid will be excluded when determining actual expenditures for those years. Finally, it notes that the bill does not show congressional approval or disapproval of a specific 2022 final rule methodology.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +7
Would retired people be better off under this?
Retirees on Medicare benefit from secured funding stability for home health care options.
- Scored +7
Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65?
The legislation provides positive payment adjustments to offset planned cuts in Medicare home health payments for 2026 and 2027.
- Scored +6
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
By preventing cuts to home health agencies, the bill helps ensure continued beneficiary access to essential Medicare home health services.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a), adding clause (iv) to Section 1895(b)(3)(D): This provision requires the Secretary to provide a positive adjustment to completely offset the negative 4.059 percent Permanent Adjustment Factor and the negative 5.0 percent Temporary Adjustment Factor for the years 2026 and 2027. This could be considered positive because it prevents those payment cuts from hitting the home health payment rates.
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Section 2(a), adding clause (v) to Section 1895(b)(3)(D): For 2026 and 2027, the Secretary must establish the payment rate based on the 2025 rate and the positive adjustment, and block further specific adjustments under clauses (ii) or (iii). This might be seen as positive for keeping payment rates stable by anchoring them to the 2025 rate rather than letting them drop further.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would retired people be better off under this? — Retirees on Medicare benefit from secured funding stability for home health care options. Would business owners be better off under this? — Home health agency owners benefit from the positive payment adjustments protecting their revenue streams. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Individuals with disabilities who require home health care benefit from stable access to these services. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Rural residents who depend on home health agencies benefit from measures that prevent service reductions.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65? — The legislation provides positive payment adjustments to offset planned cuts in Medicare home health payments for 2026 and 2027. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — By preventing cuts to home health agencies, the bill helps ensure continued beneficiary access to essential Medicare home health services.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill stabilizes Medicare payment rates for home health agencies, benefiting small businesses and providers in the sector.
- 3/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/28/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 10/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/8/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/17/2025
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 9/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/4/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Janelle BynumDemocrat · Oregon
Steve CohenDemocrat · Tennessee
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Vicente GonzalezDemocrat · Texas
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Carlos GimenezRepublican · Florida
Laura GillenDemocrat · New York
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey
Tracey MannRepublican · Kansas
Seth MagazinerDemocrat · Rhode Island
Nathaniel MoranRepublican · Texas
Jerrold NadlerDemocrat · New York
August PflugerRepublican · Texas
Nellie PouDemocrat · New Jersey
Mike RogersRepublican · Alabama
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Derek SchmidtRepublican · Kansas
Ritchie TorresDemocrat · New York
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia