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Simplifying Medicare Health Information Access for Family Caregivers.

This act aims to simplify how family caregivers can access health information for Medicare beneficiaries through the 1-800-MEDICARE helpline. It mandates outreach and education to inform citizens about authorizing caregivers to obtain this data, while also implementing measures to protect against fraud. This will empower caregivers to better support their loved ones in managing healthcare.
Key points
Medicare beneficiaries can more easily authorize family members or caregivers to access their personal health information via the 1-800-MEDICARE helpline.
Extensive outreach and education efforts will inform citizens about this option and how to protect themselves from fraud related to data access.
The 1-800-MEDICARE helpline staff will receive training to better assist caregivers, and authorization forms will be readily available in multiple languages.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3439
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
Process start date: 2025-12-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3439.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Medicare beneficiaries can more easily authorize family members or caregivers to access their personal health information via the 1-800-MEDICARE helpline.
  • Extensive outreach and education efforts will inform citizens about this option and how to protect themselves from fraud related to data access.
  • The 1-800-MEDICARE helpline staff will receive training to better assist caregivers, and authorization forms will be readily available in multiple languages.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC].

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 2026-01-11.

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