House Bill Would Remove Home Oxygen from Medicare Bidding, Boost Supplier Payments
Stalled
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The Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act has been reintroduced to remove oxygen from Medicare's competitive bidding program. The bill aims to establish separate payment rates for liquid and non-liquid oxygen and create an add-on payment for respiratory therapy services.
The SOAR Act is built on four pillars: making supplemental oxygen more patient-centric, addressing liquid oxygen access for high-flow patients, recognizing respiratory therapy services, and implementing standardized electronic templates to protect against fraud.
The SOAR Act would remove oxygen equipment from Medicare competitive bidding and establish a separate payment rate for liquid oxygen. Experts argue the current system creates 'needless suffering' by providing bulky equipment that limits patient mobility.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
SOAR Act of 2025
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