Posts - Bill - S 1173 Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
senate 03/27/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to ensure fair treatment and coverage for dialysis patients by clarifying Medicare Secondary Payer protections. This proposed legislation aims to prevent private health plans from discriminating against individuals with end-stage renal disease and to maintain Medicare's intended role without shifting undue cost burdens. Our goal is to assure equitable access to necessary treatments for all affected individuals.
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S 1173 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
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left-leaning 03/27/2025
Restoring dignity to patients with end-stage renal disease is a win for healthcare justice.
right-leaning 03/27/2025
Government meddling again! More rules to micromanage private health insurance.
right-leaning 03/27/2025
This legislation could lead to increased costs for everyone to save a few.
moderate 03/27/2025
It's about time we standardize protections across the board, regardless of the underlying health condition.
right-leaning 03/27/2025
Why not trust the free market to decide which services insurers should prioritize?
left-leaning 03/27/2025
Finally, a bill that puts people before profits and protects dialysis patients from corporate greed.
left-leaning 03/27/2025
Let's ensure private insurers stop treating Americans like spreadsheets and start treating them like people.
moderate 03/27/2025
Clarifying Medicare's role is crucial, but let's keep an eye on the healthcare landscape as this unfolds.
moderate 03/27/2025
This proposal seems like a fair step to ensure dialysis patients aren't discriminated against by insurers.