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Lloyd Smucker (R-PA)

Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act

H.R. 2013 · House bill Health

A Republican bill with 16 Democratic cosponsors · See all 31 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act," seeks to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The primary goal is to change how Medicare eligibility for home health services is determined. Specifically, it aims to provide coverage based on a need for occupational therapy. These changes would apply to both Medicare Part A and Part B. The new rules would take effect for services provided on or after January 1, 2026.

Yes· 3 of 8

  • Scored +8

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill directly benefits seniors who utilize Medicare for home health and occupational therapy.

  • Scored +8

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    The expansion of Medicare services directly benefits the retiree population.

  • Scored +7

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    Increased coverage for occupational therapy provides critical support for people with disabilities.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.