SOAR Act of 2025
U.S. Congress · S1406 ·
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What the bill says
Introduced 2025-04-10. Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Summary (plain-language)
Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act of 2025 or the SOAR Act of 2025 This bill establishes certain requirements with respect to the payment and provision of supplemental oxygen and related services under Medicare. For example, the bill provides for separate payments, indexed to inflation, of oxygen and related equipment, supplies, and services under Medicare (rather than under the competitive acquisition program). It also specifically covers services that are provided by respiratory therapists under Medicare and provides for an additional payment adjustment for these services. Additionally, the bill (1) requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to develop an electronic template for providers to use when prescribing oxygen and related equipment, supplies, and services; and (2) establishes certain rights for beneficiaries receiving these items and services, such as the right to choose their suppliers and to receive clear communications and be informed about the services provided.
Sponsors
- Bill Cassidy (primary)
- John Boozman
- Marsha Blackburn
- Shelley Moore Capito
- Cindy Hyde-Smith
- Amy Klobuchar
- Jerry Moran
- Roger Marshall
- Mark R. Warner
Text versions
- Introduced in Senate — 2025-04-10 — XML
What analysts say
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What politicians say
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Action History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2025-04-10 | Introduced in Senate |
| 2025-04-10 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |