Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2022

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 4605 Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 6:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4605

Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2022

This bill restricts the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) from decreasing payments for Medicare home health services based on certain adjustments until 2026.

Current law requires the CMS to make certain permanent and temporary payment adjustments under the Medicare prospective payment system for home health services based on behavioral assumptions for 2020 through 2026. The bill restricts the CMS from making adjustments that decrease payments until 2026; the CMS must also ensure that any such necessary decreases are made before 2032.

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Current Status of Bill S 4605

Bill S 4605 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 25, 2022. Bill S 4605 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on July 25, 2022. Bill S 4605's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of July 25, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4605

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4605

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Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4605

Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2022Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2022A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure stability in payments to home health agencies under the Medicare program.

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