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Expanding Home Palliative Care Access for Seriously Ill Medicare Beneficiaries.

This Act establishes a 5-year Medicare pilot program to test a community-based palliative care model for individuals with serious illnesses. The goal is to improve patient outcomes, enhance the care experience, and reduce unnecessary emergency room visits and hospitalizations. Crucially, this model allows patients to receive palliative care alongside curative treatments.
Key points
Provides access to comprehensive, coordinated palliative care 24/7, furnished in the patient's home or community setting, including telehealth services.
Care includes pain and symptom management, mental health services, family/caregiver support, and advance care planning.
The program targets Medicare beneficiaries with serious illnesses (e.g., cancer, dementia, heart disease) and does not exclude those who previously used hospice benefits.
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Print number: 118_S_1845
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
Process start date: 2023-06-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1845.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Provides access to comprehensive, coordinated palliative care 24/7, furnished in the patient's home or community setting, including telehealth services.
  • Care includes pain and symptom management, mental health services, family/caregiver support, and advance care planning.
  • The program targets Medicare beneficiaries with serious illnesses (e.g., cancer, dementia, heart disease) and does not exclude those who previously used hospice benefits.
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. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV].

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 2025-12-26.

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