Maternal CARE Act

Section 1861 of Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x)

adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(nnn) Respiratory Therapist Services

Section 1804 of Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395b-2)

adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) The notice provided under subsection (a) shall include-- ``(1) a description of-- ``(A) the 36-month rental period for supplemental oxygen equipment under section 1834(a)(5)(F); ``(B) the right of a beneficiary to discuss their prescription for supplemental oxygen equipment with their prescribing physician or practitioner; and ``(C) any cost sharing requirements for supplemental oxygen equipment, supplies, and services under this title and the termination of such requirements when a beneficiary refuses or discontinues supplemental oxygen therapy; and ``(2) information on the internal and external grievance processes of suppliers of oxygen and oxygen related equipment, supplies, and services under this title (as well as how to contact Medicare through a hotline or beneficiary ombudsman), including the right of a beneficiary to file, personally or through a representative of the beneficiary's choosing, an internal or external grievance without retaliation or denial of services from a supplier