SOAR Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 1406

119th Congress

SOAR Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Apr 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Bill Cassidy

R - LA

Cosponsors

4

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill reforms how Medicare covers supplemental oxygen equipment and services, establishing inflation-adjusted payments and adding coverage for respiratory therapists, while giving patients more rights in choosing their oxygen suppliers.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Introduced4/10/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

ChamberSenate

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SOAR Act of 2025

This bill reforms how Medicare covers supplemental oxygen equipment and services, establishing inflation-adjusted payments and adding coverage for respiratory therapists, while giving patients more rights in choosing their oxygen suppliers.

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This bill reforms how Medicare covers supplemental oxygen equipment and services, establishing inflation-adjusted payments and adding coverage for respiratory therapists, while giving patients more rights in choosing their oxygen suppliers.

Bill Number: 1406
Introduced: 4/10/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Policy Area: Health

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Fact Sheet

Title: SOAR Act of 2025
Bill Number: 1406
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced: 4/10/2025
Summary: This bill reforms how Medicare covers supplemental oxygen equipment and services, establishing inflation-adjusted payments and adding coverage for respiratory therapists, while giving patients more rights in choosing their oxygen suppliers.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill reforms how Medicare covers supplemental oxygen equipment and services, establishing inflation-adjusted payments and adding coverage for respiratory therapists, while giving patients more rights in choosing their oxygen suppliers.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act of 2025 or the SOAR Act of 2025This 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.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates separate inflation-adjusted payments for oxygen equipment and supplies
Adds Medicare coverage for respiratory therapist services
Requires electronic prescription templates for oxygen equipment
Establishes patient rights including supplier choice and clear communications

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Patients requiring supplemental oxygen for conditions like COPD would benefit from updated payment rates, easier prescriptions, and more control over their equipment suppliers. Respiratory therapists would also gain direct Medicare billing ability.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1406, 119th Congress (2025). "SOAR Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1406

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