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Stabilizing Medicare Home Health Payments

This bill aims to ensure financial stability for home health agencies under the Medicare program. This means individuals receiving home care can expect continuity of services, as agencies will have more predictable funding. The changes are intended to be effective retroactively from 2018, preventing unfavorable payment adjustments.
Key points
Repeals previous payment adjustments for home health agencies under Medicare, aiming for greater financial stability.
Introduces changes in how financial data of home health agencies are analyzed to better understand the impact of various payers (e.g., Medicare Advantage, Medicaid) on service access.
Requires collection of detailed data on visit utilization and payments from different sources, which will aid future planning and evaluation of home care services.
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Print number: 118_HR_5159
Sponsor: Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]
Process start date: 2023-08-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5159.

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 2023-08-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Repeals previous payment adjustments for home health agencies under Medicare, aiming for greater financial stability.
  • Introduces changes in how financial data of home health agencies are analyzed to better understand the impact of various payers (e.g., Medicare Advantage, Medicaid) on service access.
  • Requires collection of detailed data on visit utilization and payments from different sources, which will aid future planning and evaluation of home care services.
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. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7].

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 2025-12-25.

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