The 2026 government funding for Health and Human Services that passed the House of Representatives today includes a change to the qualifying criteria for drugs under Medicare’s home infusion benefit that may expand access to certain health care provider-administered drugs if an infusion pump is required for administration. Passage of H.R. 4993, the Joe Fiandra Access to Home Infusion Act, reflects Congress’ recognition of the strong patient interest—including among individuals with rare diseases—in home infusion access.

National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) President and CEO Connie Sullivan testified today before the House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Health in support of the Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (H.R. 2172). The hearing marked a major milestone for the legislation, with Members from both parties emphasizing the need to strengthen Medicare and remove barriers that keep seniors from receiving clinically appropriate infusion care at home.