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Medicare Home Care Support: New Post-Hospital Options

This act introduces a new home care option under Medicare, allowing individuals discharged from hospitals to receive extended medical services and support in their own homes. The goal is to provide more flexible and potentially more cost-effective care solutions, reducing the need for prolonged stays in skilled nursing facilities.
Key points
Medicare will cover extended home-based care services after hospital discharge, up to 100 days per illness spell.
Home services include nursing, therapies, meals, remote patient monitoring, caregiver support, and care coordination.
Home health agencies must meet additional requirements, including 24-hour care and providing a full range of services.
Additional payments are introduced for agencies providing these services, based on care intensity.
Hospital discharge planning will include an evaluation of home-based care suitability and patient consent.
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Print number: 117_HR_5514
Sponsor: Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28]
Process start date: 2021-10-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Choose Home Care Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5514.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Medicare will cover extended home-based care services after hospital discharge, up to 100 days per illness spell.
  • Home services include nursing, therapies, meals, remote patient monitoring, caregiver support, and care coordination.
  • Home health agencies must meet additional requirements, including 24-hour care and providing a full range of services.
  • Additional payments are introduced for agencies providing these services, based on care intensity.
  • Hospital discharge planning will include an evaluation of home-based care suitability and patient consent.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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