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This bill, known as the "Home Health Stabilization Act of 2025," addresses payment adjustments for home health agencies under Medicare by modifying how standard prospective payment amounts are calculated for 2026 and 2027. Specifically, the bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide a positive adjustment to offset two recent reduction factors (-4.059% and -5.0%) that were proposed in a July 2025 Federal Register rule. For these two years, the national standardized 30-day period payment rate will be based on the 2025 rate, with the specified adjustments, and will not be subject to further reductions. The bill essentially prevents additional payment cuts to home health agencies during 2026 and 2027, which could help maintain stability in Medicare home health services. The legislation also explicitly states that it does not represent congressional approval or disapproval of previous Medicare payment methodology rules. By providing these payment protections, the bill aims to ensure continued access to home health services for Medicare beneficiaries.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5142/all-info