HR 2343 United States House · 119th Congress

John W. Walsh Alpha-1 Home Infusion Act of 2025

This bill adds Medicare coverage for home-based treatment of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Disorder (a rare genetic condition causing lung and liver damage). It specifically covers "augmentation therapy" (replacement protein therapy) delivered at home by qualified suppliers to Medicare Part A and B enrollees with this diagnosis who aren't in Medicare Advantage plans. The bill establishes payment for intravenous kits and up to 2 hours of nursing services per session, set at 80% of the lesser of actual cost or a defined rate. It amends Medicare rules to include this treatment under coverage, effective January 2027.
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Introduced Mar 25, 2025 Last action Mar 25, 2025
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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.
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Photo of Maria Elvira Salazar
Maria Elvira Salazar
RRepublican
FL
27
Co
Photo of Adrian Smith
Adrian Smith
RRepublican
NE
3
Co
Photo of Andrew R. Garbarino
Andrew R. Garbarino
RRepublican
NY
2
Co
Photo of Angie Craig
Angie Craig
DDemocratic
MN
2
Co
Photo of April McClain Delaney
April McClain Delaney
DDemocratic
MD
6
Co
Photo of Bonnie Watson Coleman
Bonnie Watson Coleman
DDemocratic
NJ
12
Co
Photo of Burgess Owens
Burgess Owens
RRepublican
UT
4
Co
Photo of Carol D. Miller
Carol D. Miller
RRepublican
WV
1
Co
Photo of Celeste Maloy
Celeste Maloy
RRepublican
UT
2
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Photo of Chellie Pingree
Chellie Pingree
DDemocratic
ME
1
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Photo of Christopher H. Smith
Christopher H. Smith
RRepublican
NJ
4