Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act

12/28/2024, 9:08 AM
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 805.
Bill 118 hr 8244, also known as the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Quality Care Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to ensure that senior citizens have access to high-quality healthcare services.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a task force that will be responsible for studying and making recommendations on how to improve access to care for seniors. This task force will be made up of experts in the field of healthcare and aging, as well as representatives from relevant government agencies.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase funding for programs that provide healthcare services to seniors, such as Medicare and Medicaid. This funding will be used to expand access to services, improve the quality of care, and address any disparities in care that may exist. Overall, the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Quality Care Act aims to ensure that senior citizens receive the healthcare services they need and deserve. By increasing funding, establishing a task force, and making recommendations for improvement, this bill seeks to improve the quality of care for seniors across the country.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 8244

Introduced on
2024-05-06

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/6/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 805.
Bill 118 hr 8244, also known as the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Quality Care Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to ensure that senior citizens have access to high-quality healthcare services.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a task force that will be responsible for studying and making recommendations on how to improve access to care for seniors. This task force will be made up of experts in the field of healthcare and aging, as well as representatives from relevant government agencies.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase funding for programs that provide healthcare services to seniors, such as Medicare and Medicaid. This funding will be used to expand access to services, improve the quality of care, and address any disparities in care that may exist. Overall, the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Quality Care Act aims to ensure that senior citizens receive the healthcare services they need and deserve. By increasing funding, establishing a task force, and making recommendations for improvement, this bill seeks to improve the quality of care for seniors across the country.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act ensure appropriate approval for certain skilled nursing facility and nursing facility nursing aide training and competency evaluation programs under the Medicare and Medicaid program.

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
Civil actions and liability
Health care quality
Health facilities and institutions
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Medicaid
Medicare
Nursing

Comments

APPROVED
AG
April Godfrey
@bolivian_coriander_honeydew_zereshk58678
I don't care about this bill. How will it help me?

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Latest Action12/27/2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 805.