- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 14
- Latest action
- Feb 3, 2026
What it does
The ALS Better Care Act would amend Medicare to provide coverage for ALS-related services—such as specialized physician support, therapy, respiratory care, and durable medical equipment coordination—for individuals diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, effective January 1, 2027. It establishes a bundled payment system for qualified providers delivering these outpatient services, with no cost sharing for patients, and includes annual adjustments based on market basket increases and periodic Comptroller General reviews. The bill also requires a report on challenges in ALS clinical trial administration and staffing within 90 days of enactment. It affects Medicare beneficiaries with…
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