US SB296 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 30-16-2)
Status: Introduced on January 31 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-01-31 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S803-804)
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 31 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-01-31 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S803-804)
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Allows Medicare payment for home health services ordered by a nurse practitioner, a clinical nurse specialist, a certified nurse-midwife, or a physician assistant. Currently, coverage is provided only for services ordered by a physician.
Title
Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2019
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-31 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S803-804) |
Same As/Similar To
HB2150 (Same As) 2019-04-10 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HB748 (Related) 2020-07-23 - Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
HB748 (Related) 2020-07-23 - Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Subjects
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/296/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s296/BILLS-116s296is.pdf |
