The Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2024 amends Medicare rules to help family caregivers access health information about their elderly or disabled relatives more easily. Under this bill, Medicare beneficiaries can now authorize a family caregiver to access their personal health information through the existing 1-800-MEDICARE phone line by completing a specific authorization form. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services must conduct outreach and education efforts to inform Medicare beneficiaries, caregivers, healthcare providers, and the public about this new option through multiple channels including Medicare.gov, social media, and direct notices. The bill requires the Office of the Inspector General to develop and publish fraud protection best practices within one year of enactment and mandates that all materials and services be available in multiple languages. This legislation affects millions of Medicare beneficiaries and their family caregivers who assist with healthcare decisions and coordination.
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