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H.R.3127: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 5, 2019
- Latest Major Action June 6, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (13 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 5, 2019
Bill Summary
Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act This bill establishes circumstances under which an occupational therapist may conduct an initial or comprehensive assessment for an individual who is eligible for home health services under Medicare. Specifically, an occupational therapist may conduct the assessment if the physician's referral order does not include skilled nursing care but does include (1) occupational therapy, and (2) physical therapy or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 6, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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June 5, 2019 |
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.
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June 5, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) |