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S.296: Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 31, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 31, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
47 (31 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 15 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 31, 2019
Bill Summary
Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2019 This bill allows Medicare payment for home health services ordered by a nurse practitioner, a clinical nurse specialist, a certified nurse-midwife, or a physician assistant. Currently, coverage is provided only for services ordered by a physician.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 31, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Jan. 31, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S803-804)
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Jan. 31, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Susan Collins (R-Maine) |