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H.R.9509

Kidney Disease Education Access Expansion Act of 2026

Introduced·6/29/26

Kidney Disease Education Access Expansion Act of 2026 expands Medicare coverage for kidney disease education services and mandates private health.

The Kidney Disease Education Access Expansion Act of 2026 amends the Social Security Act to expand coverage of kidney disease education services under Medicare. It allows these services to be provided in group settings and in the presence of caregivers. The bill also expands the scope of services to include therapeutic options, caregiver training, and post-transplant assistance. A working group will develop methodologies for assessing patient comprehension and clinical outcomes.

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Energy And Commerce Committee
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History

Jun 29

House

Introduced in House

Jun 29

House

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.