Improving Home Dialysis Act of 2026
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include certain additional services as self-care home dialysis support services under the Medicare program.
This bill proposes to enhance home dialysis care by adding more support services under the Medicare program. It aims to make home dialysis more accessible and easier for patients to manage, ensuring they receive the necessary care in the comfort of their own homes. This change would primarily affect individuals with kidney failure who choose home dialysis over traditional in-center treatments.
As of May 19, 2026, the bill has been introduced and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means. On May 21, 2026, the committee held a consideration and mark-up session, and the bill was ordered to be reported in the nature of a substitute with a vote of 28 to 13. This progress indicates that the bill is moving forward in the legislative process.
Key actions so far include the bill's introduction in the House, referral to relevant committees, and a successful committee mark-up session. These steps suggest that the bill is gaining traction and is likely to advance further in the legislative process.
