Bill · H.R. 8319· House(119-HR-8319)

KIDNEY Remote Monitoring Act

Age: 42 years

Indiana

Introduced: 4/16/2026
Last activity: 4/16/2026 — 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.
Sponsored by: Rudy Yakym
Cosponsors: - 4 - 4

Health

Introduced
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What this bill would do

This bill is known as the Keeping Individuals with Dialysis Needs Equipped through Year-round Remote Monitoring Act or the KIDNEY Remote Monitoring Act. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 16, 2026, by Mr. Yakym along with co-sponsors. The purpose of the bill is to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. Specifically, it expands certain remote monitoring services provided by physicians to individuals who have end stage renal disease under the Medicare program. The legislation changes how payment is handled for these services starting on January 1, 2028.

Yes· 3 of 5

Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill expands access to physician monitoring services for patients receiving home dialysis.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+4
The bill improves healthcare services for Medicare-eligible seniors who require home dialysis.
Would retired people be better off under this?+4
The bill enhances the medical monitoring available to retirees through Medicare for home dialysis treatment.