Bill · H.R. 8386· House(119-HR-8386)
RECOVER Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 4/20/2026
- Last activity
- 4/20/2026 — 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
- Deborah Ross
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the RECOVER Act of 2026. It aims to change how the Medicare program pays for certain multiple therapy services. Right now, there is a payment reduction for these services. The bill gets rid of this payment reduction starting on January 1, 2027. This applies to services under the physician fee schedule, outpatient therapy services, and comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation services.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
The bill supports the Medicare services that seniors rely on for outpatient and rehabilitation care.
Would retired people be better off under this?+3
The bill protects the availability and funding of vital rehabilitation services used by retirees via Medicare.
Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65?+3
The bill increases Medicare reimbursement rates by eliminating the 50 percent reduction for certain therapy services.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Elimination of Payment Reductions: Section 2(a) and Section 2(b) eliminate the 50 percent payment reduction for certain multiple therapy services furnished on or after January 1, 2027. This is positive because it stops the reduction of payments for these vital therapy services under Medicare.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Found: Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees+3Good For Seniors+3Good For Low Income Households+2
- Healthcare
- Increases Medicare Funding+3Improves Healthcare Access+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Social Security+2
- 10/5/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/24/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/29/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/20/2026
- 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.
- Introduced in House
Steve CohenDemocrat · Tennessee
Veronica EscobarDemocrat · Texas
Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Janice SchakowskyDemocrat · Illinois