PI Post Acute Access Act
USA119th CongressHR-8528| House
| Updated: 4/27/2026
Adrian Smith
Republican Representative
Nebraska
Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This legislation, titled the PI Post Acute Access Act , seeks to enhance access to skilled nursing facility services for individuals diagnosed with primary immunodeficiency diseases. It achieves this by amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, specifically targeting the provisions related to covered services within these facilities. The bill mandates the inclusion of intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) , along with all associated items and services, when used for the treatment of primary immune deficiency disease. This coverage applies to specific HCPCS codes identified as of January 1, 2026, and any subsequent modifications made by the Secretary. The amendment is set to take effect for services furnished on or after October 1, 2026 , thereby expanding the scope of care available to these patients in skilled nursing settings.
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Introduced in House
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.
Health
PI Post Acute Access Act
USA119th CongressHR-8528| House
| Updated: 4/27/2026
This legislation, titled the PI Post Acute Access Act , seeks to enhance access to skilled nursing facility services for individuals diagnosed with primary immunodeficiency diseases. It achieves this by amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, specifically targeting the provisions related to covered services within these facilities. The bill mandates the inclusion of intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) , along with all associated items and services, when used for the treatment of primary immune deficiency disease. This coverage applies to specific HCPCS codes identified as of January 1, 2026, and any subsequent modifications made by the Secretary. The amendment is set to take effect for services furnished on or after October 1, 2026 , thereby expanding the scope of care available to these patients in skilled nursing settings.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
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.
Adrian Smith
Republican Representative
Nebraska
Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Health
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted