H.R.8875

Improving Home Dialysis Act of 2026

Introduced·5/19/26

The Improving Home Dialysis Act of 2026 amends Medicare to include staff-assisted home dialysis respite care and renal mental health services.

The Improving Home Dialysis Act of 2026 amends the Social Security Act to include certain additional services as self-care home dialysis support services under the Medicare program. Specifically, it adds payment adjustments for staff-assisted home dialysis respite care and renal mental health services. These services are defined and limited in scope, with specific conditions for their provision and payment. The changes are set to take effect starting January 1, 2028.

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Calendar

May 21

9:00 AM

House Committee on Ways and Means Hearing

History

May 21

House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

May 21

House

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 13.

May 19

House

Introduced in House