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SOAR Act of 2024

USA118th CongressS-3821| Senate 
| Updated: 2/28/2024
Bill Cassidy

Bill Cassidy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (5)
Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act of 2024 or the SOAR Act of 2024 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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1665
SOAR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1229
SOAR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2631
SOAR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2149
SOAR Act
Feb 28, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Feb 28, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-7829
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1665
    SOAR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1229
    SOAR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2631
    SOAR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2149
    SOAR Act


  • February 28, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 28, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • December 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-7829
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-7829: SOAR Act of 2024

SOAR Act of 2024

USA118th CongressS-3821| Senate 
| Updated: 2/28/2024
Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act of 2024 or the SOAR Act of 2024 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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1665
SOAR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1229
SOAR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2631
SOAR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2149
SOAR Act
Feb 28, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Feb 28, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-7829
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1665
    SOAR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1229
    SOAR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2631
    SOAR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2149
    SOAR Act


  • February 28, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 28, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • December 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-7829
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill Cassidy

Bill Cassidy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (5)
Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-7829: SOAR Act of 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted