This bill extends the Medicare Independence at Home demonstration program by two years, from a 10-year to a 12-year program. The Independence at Home program allows medical practices to provide in-home primary care services to Medicare patients, particularly those who are homebound or have multiple chronic conditions. The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit a report to Congress within one year evaluating the program's effectiveness in improving health outcomes and identifying any barriers that prevent medical practices from participating. The legislation does not specify new funding amounts, as the extension would continue the existing program structure under current Medicare authority.
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