A bill to amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more timely access to home health services for Medicare beneficiaries under the Medicare program.
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Latest Action · January 31, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S803-804)
Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2019
This bill allows Medicare payment for home health services ordered by a nurse practitioner, a clinical nurse specialist, a certified nurse-midwife, or a physician assistant. Currently, coverage is provided only for services ordered by a physician.
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