DUALS Act of 2024
12/19/2024, 9:06 AMSummary of Bill HR 8503
The DUALS Act of 2024, also known as Bill 118 hr 8503, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the unique healthcare needs of individuals who are dually eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, often referred to as "duals."The DUALS Act aims to improve coordination of care for dual eligible individuals by establishing a new office within the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) dedicated to overseeing the integration of Medicare and Medicaid services. This office would work to streamline administrative processes, improve communication between Medicare and Medicaid providers, and ensure that dual eligible individuals receive the care they need in a timely and efficient manner.
Additionally, the DUALS Act includes provisions to expand access to home and community-based services for dual eligible individuals, with the goal of allowing them to receive care in their own homes rather than in institutional settings. This is intended to improve the quality of care for duals and reduce overall healthcare costs. Overall, the DUALS Act of 2024 seeks to address the challenges faced by dual eligible individuals in navigating the complex healthcare system and ensure that they receive the high-quality, coordinated care they deserve.
Current Status of Bill HR 8503
Bill HR 8503 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 22, 2024. Bill HR 8503 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 22, 2024. Bill HR 8503's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8503
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8503
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To provide States with support to establish integrated care programs for individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, and for other purposes.To provide States with support to establish integrated care programs for individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, and for other purposes.Comments
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