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Better Care for People with Dementia and Families

This bill proposes testing a new program under Medicare to provide comprehensive care management for people with Alzheimer's and related dementias. It aims to improve patient health, care quality, and support for unpaid caregivers, potentially reducing costs.
Key points
New program offers coordinated care for people with dementia under Medicare.
Includes support and training for family members and unpaid caregivers.
May cover non-medical services like respite care and adult day care.
Allows telehealth for dementia care without location limits.
No extra costs for patients for these specific care management services.
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Additional Information
Comprehensive Care for Alzheimer’s Act
Print number: S 1125
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Process start date: 2021-04-14