A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 2 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
The Concurrent Care for Comfort Act seeks to amend the Social Security Act regarding Medicare coverage. It focuses on clarifying how palliative dialysis services are covered for individuals who have elected hospice care. The bill aims to establish a specific payment methodology for these services when they are provided by renal dialysis facilities or service providers. It also seeks to ensure these services are paid for separately from the standard hospice care bundle. Additionally, the act sets specific limitations and guidelines for these services.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +5
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill clarifies coverage for palliative dialysis services for individuals who have elected hospice care.
- Scored +4
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill clarifies coverage of palliative dialysis for Medicare-eligible individuals in hospice care.
- Scored +3
Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65?
The bill establishes a specific payment methodology for palliative dialysis services for individuals in hospice.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Clarified Coverage for Palliative Dialysis: The bill amends Section 1812(d)(2)(A) to include coverage for palliative dialysis services furnished to eligible individuals, providing clarity for those electing hospice care (Section 2(a)).
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Separate Payment for Providers: The bill establishes that providers of services or renal dialysis facilities can bill for and be paid for palliative dialysis services separately from the hospice care bundle (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Structured Payment Methodology: The Secretary is tasked with establishing a methodology for determining payment amounts for services provided in a facility or at home, ensuring a formal system is in place for 2026 and subsequent years (Section 2(b)(2)(A)).
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Inclusion of Support Services: The definition of palliative dialysis services may include other specified services, such as non-emergency transportation (Section 2(b)(2)(E)(i)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Session Limitations: Payment under this title may be limited to no more than ten sessions of palliative dialysis services for an eligible individual (Section 2(b)(2)(C)(i)).
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Cost-Sharing Requirements: Individuals will still be subject to deductible and coinsurance provisions that apply to kidney dialysis services (Section 2(b)(2)(D)).
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Potential for Changing Limits: The Secretary has the authority to assess and potentially change the limit on the number of sessions allowed, which could affect the consistency of coverage (Section 2(b)(2)(C)(ii)).
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.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill clarifies coverage for palliative dialysis services for individuals who have elected hospice care. Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65? — The bill establishes a specific payment methodology for palliative dialysis services for individuals in hospice.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill clarifies coverage of palliative dialysis for Medicare-eligible individuals in hospice care. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill formalizes coverage for essential renal services which may include non-emergency transportation.
- 8/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/20/2026
- 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
Suzan DelBeneDemocrat · Washington
Carol MillerRepublican · West Virginia