Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8386

RECOVER Act of 2026

Medicare: Full Payment for Multiple Therapy Visits

Apr 20·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: A house committee

The RECOVER Act of 2026 is in the early stages of the legislative process after being introduced in the House on April 19, 2026. It is currently assigned to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means for review. No further action has occurred since April 19, 2026, and the bill is not moving forward at this time.

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Unlikely to pass

While this bill helps healthcare providers, it would increase Medicare spending. It currently lacks the broad bipartisan support usually needed to pass major payment changes.

Key Points

This bill stops Medicare from cutting payments when a patient receives more than one therapy service on the same day. Currently, Medicare reduces the payment for the second and any following services by 50 percent.
The change would apply to physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services. It is designed to make sure clinics are fully paid for the time and work they provide to seniors and people with disabilities.
If passed, the new rules would start on January 1, 2027. This would help outpatient clinics and rehabilitation centers stay in business and continue serving their communities.
Supporters say the current 50 percent cut makes it harder for patients to get all the care they need in one visit. By removing the cut, the bill aims to improve access to essential recovery services.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Apr 20, 2026House

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.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Apr 20, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

RECOVER Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 8386

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred 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.

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