HR 2013 119th Congress House In Committee

Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act

Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. · Mar 10, 2025

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Legislative Summary

Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act This bill allows individuals to receive occupational therapy as a home health service under Medicare without the need for other services. Currently, individuals may only receive occupational therapy as a home health service if they first qualify for home health services based on other needs (e.g., physical therapy).

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]
Independent · PA
Cosponsors (27)
Rep. JoyceRep. DoggettRep. TonkoRep. MillerRep. FitzpatrickRep. DavisRep. ThompsonRep. YakymRep. CareyRep. Kelly+17 more

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