A new bill aims to pause a Medicare rate cut for home health services effective in 2026 and 2027.

The Home Health Stabilization Act of 2025 would prevent the pending cut that lowers payments by $1.135 billion, or 6.4 percent, from this year's levels.

Why It Matters

Nearly 70 million Americans are enrolled in Medicare coverage , and the health insurance is essential for seniors seeking both in-office, hospital and home health services.

The impending Medicare cuts could lead providers to reduce their services, forcing many seniors to seek more expensive care at hospitals and nursing homes.

What To Know

Representative Kevin Hern, an Oklahoma Republican , and Representative Terri Sewell, an Alabama Democrat, proposed the bill last week.

"Slashing home health payments not only

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