At HOME Services Act of 2024

3/4/2024, 7:33 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill 118 s 3756, also known as the At HOME Services Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide funding and support for individuals with disabilities who wish to receive care in their own homes rather than in institutional settings.

The bill outlines several key provisions, including the establishment of a grant program to assist states in expanding access to home and community-based services for individuals with disabilities. It also includes measures to improve the quality of care provided in home settings, such as training for caregivers and increased oversight of service providers.

Additionally, the At HOME Services Act of 2024 aims to address the shortage of caregivers by providing incentives for individuals to pursue careers in the home care industry. This includes funding for training programs and increased wages for caregivers. Overall, this bill seeks to promote independence and choice for individuals with disabilities by expanding access to home and community-based services. It also aims to improve the quality of care provided in home settings and address the workforce challenges facing the home care industry.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3756

Introduced on
2024-02-07

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/7/2024

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill 118 s 3756, also known as the At HOME Services Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide funding and support for individuals with disabilities who wish to receive care in their own homes rather than in institutional settings.

The bill outlines several key provisions, including the establishment of a grant program to assist states in expanding access to home and community-based services for individuals with disabilities. It also includes measures to improve the quality of care provided in home settings, such as training for caregivers and increased oversight of service providers.

Additionally, the At HOME Services Act of 2024 aims to address the shortage of caregivers by providing incentives for individuals to pursue careers in the home care industry. This includes funding for training programs and increased wages for caregivers. Overall, this bill seeks to promote independence and choice for individuals with disabilities by expanding access to home and community-based services. It also aims to improve the quality of care provided in home settings and address the workforce challenges facing the home care industry.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to establish a new pilot program that would test coverage of outpatient observation services furnished outside a hospital under the Acute Hospital Care at Home initiative.

Policy Areas
Health

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Recent Activity

Latest Action2/7/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.