April 20, 2026
Ms. Ross introduced the following bill; which was 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
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the payment reduction for certain multiple therapy services under the Medicare program.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Removing Excessive Cuts to Outpatient and Vital Essential Rehabilitation Act of 2026
or the RECOVER Act of 2026
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Sec. 2. Eliminating the payment reduction for certain multiple therapy services under the Medicare program
(a) Physician fee schedule
Section 1848(b)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–4(b)(7)) is amended, in the second sentence, by inserting (or, in the case of such services furnished on or after January 1, 2027, 0 percent)
after 50 percent
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(b) Outpatient therapy services and comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation services
Section 1834(k)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(k)(7)) is amended by inserting (or, in the case of such services furnished on or after January 1, 2027, 0 percent)
after 50 percent
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