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HOUSE 2013119th CongressReferred 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.

Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act

Last Action
3/10/2025

Actions

  • 2025-03-10Referred 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.
  • 2025-03-10Referred 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.
  • 2025-03-10Introduced in House
  • 2025-03-10Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2025-03-10 (00)

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).

Cosponsors (20)

  • John Joyce (R-PA)
  • Lloyd Doggett (D-TX)
  • Paul Tonko (D-NY)
  • Carol Miller (R-WV)
  • Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
  • Donald Davis (D-NC)
  • Glenn Thompson (R-PA)
  • Rudy Yakym (R-IN)
  • Mike Carey (R-OH)
  • Mike Kelly (R-PA)
  • W. Steube (R-FL)
  • Eleanor Norton (D-DC)
  • Gwen Moore (D-WI)
  • Robert Wittman (R-VA)
  • Robert Bresnahan (R-PA)
  • Young Kim (R-CA)
  • Eugene Vindman (D-VA)
  • Sarah McBride (D-DE)
  • Jonathan Jackson (D-IL)
  • Brad Sherman (D-CA)
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