SOAR Act of 2025: Improves Medicare payment methods and beneficiary access to supplemental oxygen therapy.
The SOAR Act of 2025 amends the Social Security Act to enhance Medicare's supplemental oxygen benefit. It introduces electronic templates for medical necessity documentation and restores clinical inference in payment audits. Beneficiaries gain rights such as choosing suppliers, receiving timely notices of cost-sharing obligations, and being informed about treatment modalities. The bill also establishes protections for individuals receiving oxygen therapy, including the right to refuse treatment and participate in experimental research.
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