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Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act

USA119th CongressHR-2172| House 
| Updated: 3/18/2025
Vern Buchanan

Vern Buchanan

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (26)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Burgess Owens (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act" seeks to amend Medicare's Title XVIII to improve patient access to home infusion therapy. It expands the definition of home infusion therapy services to explicitly include pharmacy services , such as assessments, drug preparation, compounding, and coordination of care. Furthermore, the bill permits nurse practitioners and physician assistants , in addition to physicians, to establish and periodically review a patient's home infusion plan of care, effective January 1, 2026. The legislation also introduces several modifications to the payment structure for home infusion therapy. It clarifies that payment for an infusion drug administration calendar day applies to each day a drug is administered, irrespective of whether a qualified supplier is physically present. A transitional rule for 2026 through 2030 ensures the single payment amount reflects five hours of infusion per therapy per day. When a qualified home infusion therapy supplier is not physically present in the individual's home, the payment amount for services on that day will be 50 percent of the standard rate. To further broaden access, the bill modifies the definition of a home infusion drug to include "specified non-pump drugs or biologicals," such as intravenously administered antibacterial, antifungal, or antiviral drugs not requiring a durable medical equipment pump. It clarifies that associated nursing and pharmacy services for these non-pump drugs will be paid for, even if the drug itself is not directly payable under Medicare Part B. Finally, a special payment rule prohibits separate Medicare payment for certain supplies like tubing, catheters, and dressings when furnished on the same day as and in conjunction with home infusion therapy.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6218
Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5067
Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4104
Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act
Mar 13, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1058
Introduced in Senate
Mar 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2025
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6218
    Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5067
    Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4104
    Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act


  • March 13, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1058
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2025
    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.

Health

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  • S 119-1058: Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act

Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act

USA119th CongressHR-2172| House 
| Updated: 3/18/2025
The "Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act" seeks to amend Medicare's Title XVIII to improve patient access to home infusion therapy. It expands the definition of home infusion therapy services to explicitly include pharmacy services , such as assessments, drug preparation, compounding, and coordination of care. Furthermore, the bill permits nurse practitioners and physician assistants , in addition to physicians, to establish and periodically review a patient's home infusion plan of care, effective January 1, 2026. The legislation also introduces several modifications to the payment structure for home infusion therapy. It clarifies that payment for an infusion drug administration calendar day applies to each day a drug is administered, irrespective of whether a qualified supplier is physically present. A transitional rule for 2026 through 2030 ensures the single payment amount reflects five hours of infusion per therapy per day. When a qualified home infusion therapy supplier is not physically present in the individual's home, the payment amount for services on that day will be 50 percent of the standard rate. To further broaden access, the bill modifies the definition of a home infusion drug to include "specified non-pump drugs or biologicals," such as intravenously administered antibacterial, antifungal, or antiviral drugs not requiring a durable medical equipment pump. It clarifies that associated nursing and pharmacy services for these non-pump drugs will be paid for, even if the drug itself is not directly payable under Medicare Part B. Finally, a special payment rule prohibits separate Medicare payment for certain supplies like tubing, catheters, and dressings when furnished on the same day as and in conjunction with home infusion therapy.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6218
Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5067
Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4104
Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act
Mar 13, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1058
Introduced in Senate
Mar 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2025
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6218
    Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5067
    Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4104
    Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act


  • March 13, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1058
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2025
    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.
Vern Buchanan

Vern Buchanan

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (26)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Burgess Owens (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

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  • S 119-1058: Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted