ALS Better Care Act introduced in House and Senate
The ALS Better Care Act (H.R. 7336 and S. 3763) would amend Medicare to cover ALS-related services for people diagnosed with ALS.
Federal · Proposed · Dated Feb 3, 2026
What it is
- What changed
- The bills would provide Medicare coverage of ALS-related services for individuals diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Both were introduced on February 3, 2026 and referred to committee.
- Why it matters
- ALS caregivers often coordinate respiratory, mobility, nutrition, communication, social work, and palliative needs; clinic access can change the entire care plan.
- Who it touches
- Family caregivers, Care providers and plans, People receiving carepeople living with ALS, ALS caregivers, specialty clinics
- Identifiers
- H.R. 7336 (Congress 119) · S. 3763 (Congress 119)
Sources
Last reviewed Oct 1, 2026. This is information, not legal advice; check the source for the current text.