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Medicare Home Care Support: New Options for Post-Hospital Patients

This act introduces a new home care option under the Medicare program, allowing patients to receive extended medical services at home after a hospital stay. The goal is to provide more flexible and potentially more cost-effective care solutions tailored to the needs of patients and their families.
Key points
Medicare patients can now choose home-based care instead of a skilled nursing facility stay after hospital discharge.
Home services include nursing, therapies, meals, remote monitoring, caregiver support, and care coordination.
Additional payments are established for home health agencies providing these services, with cost limits compared to facility care.
The act mandates transparency in setting rules and payment rates, and requires regular reports to Congress on program effectiveness.
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Print number: 117_S_2562
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Process start date: 2021-07-29
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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_S_2562.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Medicare patients can now choose home-based care instead of a skilled nursing facility stay after hospital discharge.
  • Home services include nursing, therapies, meals, remote monitoring, caregiver support, and care coordination.
  • Additional payments are established for home health agencies providing these services, with cost limits compared to facility care.
  • The act mandates transparency in setting rules and payment rates, and requires regular reports to Congress on program effectiveness.
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 Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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