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S. 1173

Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act

Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act

This bill specifies certain requirements for private health insurers regarding coverage of individuals with end stage renal disease (ESRD) who are also covered under Medicare. 

In particular, the bill specifies that insurers may not limit benefits, including limiting network composition, in a manner that will affect ESRD Medicare beneficiaries differently compared to others without ESRD. The bill additionally specifies that insurers are not required to include a particular renal dialysis provider or a particular number of such providers as part of their networks. 

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA](R-LA)Sponsor
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