United States 118th Congress Status: Died 2 R cosponsors

HR 5388 — Supporting Innovation for Seniors Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Summary

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of certain technologies and medical devices under the Medicare program.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-124).

Also cites: 42 U.S.C. § 1395w

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands Medicare Advantage plans' coverage to include certain technologies and medical devices.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395w-22(a)(3)

    subparagraph (D) → subparagraphs (D) and (E)

    The amendment adds subparagraph (E) to expand coverage options for MA plans.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395w-22(a)(3)

    (E) Coverage of certain technologies and medical devices.--(i) In general.--For plan year 2025 and subsequent plan years, in addition to any supplemental health care benefits otherwise provided under this paragraph, an MA plan, including a specialized MA plan for special needs individuals (as defined in section 1859(b)(6)), may provide the supplemental benefits described in clause (ii).

    This establishes a new category for coverage of specific technologies and medical devices by MA plans starting in 2025.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395w-22(a)(3)

    (ii) Supplemental benefits described.--(I) In general.--The supplemental benefits described in this clause are as follows: (aa) A medical device or technology that has a national coverage determination or local coverage determination under this title for an indication that is different than the indication for such coverage determination. (bb) A technology that does not fit into another benefit category under this title.

    This defines the types of supplemental benefits MA plans may offer, specifying coverage for certain medical devices and technologies.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395w-22(a)(3)

    (II) Authority to waive uniformity requirements.--The Secretary may, only with respect to supplemental benefits provided under this subparagraph, waive the uniformity requirements under this part, as determined appropriate by the Secretary.

    This provision allows more flexibility for MA plans in providing these supplemental benefits by enabling the Secretary to waive certain requirements.

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  3. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.

  4. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  5. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  6. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

  7. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  8. Introduced in House

  9. Introduced in House

  10. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

  11. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5388 do?
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of certain technologies and medical devices under the Medicare program.
Who sponsors HR 5388?
HR 5388 is sponsored by Buchanan, Vern (Republican) and Balderson, Troy (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 5388?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 5388?
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