The Affordable Rabies Treatment for All Act of 2023 aims to ensure that all Americans can receive rabies treatment without cost. The bill requires the federal government to establish a program that reimburses healthcare providers for rabies postexposure prophylaxis given to uninsured individuals, while also mandating that private insurance plans and Medicare cover these treatments at no cost to patients starting one year after the bill becomes law. The legislation additionally authorizes grants to local health departments to stockpile rabies postexposure prophylaxis and related medical services so these treatments are available in communities. The bill does not specify how much funding would be allocated for these programs, leaving that determination to appropriations decisions by Congress. Overall, the legislation affects uninsured individuals, people with Medicare or private insurance, healthcare providers, and local public health departments.
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