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HR 7336·Federal·house

ALS Better Care Act

In CommitteeFiled Feb 3, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D)
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Feb 3, 2026

Summary

The ALS Better Care Act amends Medicare to cover a defined set of services needed by people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, such as specialist visits, therapy, respiratory support and equipment coordination. It creates a single payment to qualified providers for each visit that includes all these services, with the amount set at $800 initially and adjusted over time. The bill also requires periodic reports to set future payment levels.

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