Medicare and Medicaid would cover prescription digital therapies for various health conditions.
Right now, Medicare and Medicaid generally don't cover prescription digital therapies. This bill would change that, making sure Medicare would pay for certain approved digital health tools starting January 1, 2026, and Medicaid would also cover them. This would help people access new, software-based treatments for various medical conditions.
Today, prescription digital therapeutics are generally not covered by Medicare Part B or Medicaid programs. This means patients often pay the full cost, and healthcare providers face challenges getting reimbursed. If this bill becomes law, Medicare Part B would be required to cover these FDA-approved software-based treatments starting January 1, 2026, and Medicaid would also be required to cover them. This would make these digital therapies more accessible and affordable for people.
S 1702 · 119th Congress · May 8, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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