What does Preamble of Concurrent Care for Comfort Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify the policy for coverage under the Medicare program for palliative dialysis services, and clarify separate payment for such palliative dialysis services,' aims to modify the Social Security Act. The bill seeks to clarify coverage policies within the Medicare program specifically concerning palliative dialysis services. It also intends to establish separate payment for palliative dialysis services provided by renal dialysis facilities and providers to individuals electing hospice care.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Concurrent Care for Comfort Act do?

This Act is formally titled the Concurrent Care for Comfort Act.

What does CLARIFICATION AND APPLICATION OF POLICY PROVIDING FOR COVERAGE of Concurrent Care for Comfort Act do?

This section amends the Social Security Act to clarify and provide for coverage of concurrent palliative dialysis services and hospice care. It modifies existing regulations to allow separate payment for palliative dialysis services furnished to individuals electing hospice care. The Secretary is directed to establish a methodology for determining payment amounts for palliative dialysis services, considering existing payment systems and resource assessments. A limitation of ten sessions of palliative dialysis services is initially established, with potential for modification by the Secretary starting in 2029 based on data and stakeholder feedback. Deductible and coinsurance provisions applicable to kidney dialysis services will also apply to palliative dialysis services. The terms 'palliative dialysis services' and 'palliative dialysis eligible individual' are defined within the context of this section.

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Concurrent Care for Comfort Act

Last updated: 4/20/2026 · Introduced: 4/20/2026

Author: Mike Kelly (R-PA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill clarifies Medicare coverage to allow concurrent palliative dialysis services and hospice care.
It establishes separate payment for palliative dialysis services provided to individuals electing hospice care, with an initial limit of ten sessions.
The bill directs the Secretary to develop a payment methodology for palliative dialysis services, considering existing systems and allowing for adjustments after 2029.

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