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S.1725: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2019
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 5, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - June 5, 2019
Bill Summary
Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2019 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 5, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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June 5, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.) |