Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 17 D · 2 R cosponsors

HB 2583 — An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in human services, providing for medical assistance payments for medical equipment and supplies.

Last action — Referred to HUMAN SERVICES, June 1, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 19 sponsors

    1 primary, 18 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (17 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill provides for medical assistance payments for medical equipment and supplies.

This bill amends The Fiscal Code to include payments for durable medical equipment and supplies under medical assistance. It aims to enhance support for individuals needing such resources.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may receive assistance to help cover the costs of essential medical equipment and supplies.

Summary

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds a new provision to The Fiscal Code to establish one-time medical assistance payments for medical equipment and supplies.

  • The Fiscal Code

    Section 1607-T. Medical assistance payments for medical equipment and supplies. (a) Payment.--To the extent money is appropriated for this purpose, the Department of Human Services shall make a one-time payment to a medical assistance managed care organization for the purpose of increasing payments to participating medical assistance providers for medical equipment and supplies. The Department of Human Services shall make the payment no later than December 31, 2027. (b) Amount.--The amount of a payment under subsection (a) shall be determined by multiplying the amount paid during calendar year 2024 by the medical assistance managed care organization to participating medical assistance providers for medical equipment and supplies by 10%. (c) Managed care organization payment.--No later than 30 days after receiving a payment under subsection (a), a medical assistance managed care organization shall make a payment to each participating medical assistance provider for medical equipment and supplies. (d) Amount of participating medical assistance provider payment.--The amount of a payment under subsection (c) to a participating medical assistance provider shall be determined by multiplying the amount paid during calendar year 2024 by the medical assistance managed care organization to the participating medical assistance provider for medical equipment and supplies by 10%. (e) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Medical assistance provider." A person or entity enrolled by the Department of Human Services as a provider of services in the medical assistance program. "Medical equipment and supplies." An item specified by Federal or State law or regulation as compensable under the medical assistance program. "Participating medical assistance provider." A medical assistance provider that participates in the provider network of a medical assistance managed care organization.

    This new section mandates one-time payments to enhance provider reimbursements for medical equipment and supplies under the medical assistance program.

Action History

  1. Referred to HUMAN SERVICES, June 1, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 18 co-sponsors · 234 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (18)

Not signed on (234)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2583 do?
DME Supplemental Funding Support
Who sponsors HB 2583?
HB 2583 is sponsored by Melissa L. Shusterman (Democratic), Robert E. Merski (Democratic), Danielle Friel Otten (Democratic), Jeff Olsommer (Republican), Bridget M. Kosierowski (Democratic), MaryLouise Isaacson (Democratic), Robert Freeman (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Mandy Steele (Democratic), Lisa A. Borowski (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Gina H. Curry (Democratic), David M. Delloso (Democratic), Manuel Guzman (Democratic), Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), Carol Kazeem (Democratic), La'Tasha D. Mayes (Democratic), and Jonathan Fritz (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2583?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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