SOAR Act of 2025 reforms Medicare supplemental oxygen benefit, ensuring better access and payment methods.

The SOAR Act of 2025 amends the Social Security Act to reform the Medicare supplemental oxygen benefit. It establishes a separate payment amount for liquid oxygen and related equipment, supplies, and services, effective January 1, 2026. The act excludes oxygen and related items from the competitive acquisition program, ensuring payment is made as prescribed. It also mandates reimbursement for respiratory therapist services and establishes a non-budget neutral add-on payment adjustment for such services.

SOAR Act of 2025 reforms Medicare supplemental oxygen benefit, ensuring better access and payment methods.

The SOAR Act of 2025 amends the Social Security Act to reform the Medicare supplemental oxygen benefit. It establishes a separate payment amount for liquid oxygen and related equipment, supplies, and services, effective January 1, 2026. The act excludes oxygen and related items from the competitive acquisition program, ensuring payment is made as prescribed. It also mandates reimbursement for respiratory therapist services and establishes a non-budget neutral add-on payment adjustment for such services.