A Republican bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors · See all 8 cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Keeping Individuals with Dialysis Needs Equipped through Year-round Remote Monitoring Act or the KIDNEY Remote Monitoring Act. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 16, 2026, by Mr. Yakym along with co-sponsors. The purpose of the bill is to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. Specifically, it expands certain remote monitoring services provided by physicians to individuals who have end stage renal disease under the Medicare program. The legislation changes how payment is handled for these services starting on January 1, 2028.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill expands access to physician monitoring services for patients receiving home dialysis.
- Scored +4
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill improves healthcare services for Medicare-eligible seniors who require home dialysis.
- Scored +4
Would retired people be better off under this?
The bill enhances the medical monitoring available to retirees through Medicare for home dialysis treatment.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 amends the Social Security Act to allow for payment of remote physiologic monitoring services furnished by a physician on or after January 1, 2028. This benefits individuals determined to have end stage renal disease who are receiving home dialysis by expanding the availability of these remote monitoring services under the Medicare program.
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.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill enhances the medical monitoring available to retirees through Medicare for home dialysis treatment. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill improves healthcare services for Medicare-eligible seniors who require home dialysis. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — By expanding Medicare coverage for remote monitoring, the bill reduces the potential out-of-pocket burden for low-income patients with renal disease.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill expands access to physician monitoring services for patients receiving home dialysis. Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65? — The bill expands coverage for remote physiologic monitoring services under the Medicare program for individuals with end stage renal disease.
- 9/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/17/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/16/2026
- 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Suzan DelBeneDemocrat · Washington
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
Neal DunnRepublican · Florida
Nicholas LangworthyRepublican · New York
Carol MillerRepublican · West Virginia
Mariannette Miller-MeeksRepublican · Iowa
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
Bradley SchneiderDemocrat · Illinois