Expands Medicare coverage of kidney disease education services and requires private health insurance to cover these services.
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 kidney disease education services to include therapeutic options, caregiver training, and transition assistance for transplant recipients.
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