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PI Post Acute Access Act

12/20/2024, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3017

Bill 118 hr 3017, also known as the PI Post Acute Access Act, aims to improve access to post-acute care services for patients with spinal cord injuries. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 5, 2021, by Representative Mike Thompson from California.

The main goal of the PI Post Acute Access Act is to ensure that individuals with spinal cord injuries have timely access to the necessary post-acute care services, such as rehabilitation and therapy, to help them recover and improve their quality of life. The bill seeks to address barriers that currently exist in accessing these services, such as limited availability and high costs.

Specifically, the bill would establish a grant program to support the development and expansion of post-acute care services for individuals with spinal cord injuries. It would also require the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on the current state of post-acute care services for individuals with spinal cord injuries and make recommendations for improving access and quality of care. Overall, the PI Post Acute Access Act aims to improve the lives of individuals with spinal cord injuries by ensuring they have access to the necessary care and support to help them recover and thrive. The bill has bipartisan support and is currently being considered by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Congressional Summary of HR 3017

PI Post Acute Access Act

This bill allows for separate payment under Medicare to skilled nursing facilities for items and services that are needed to administer intravenous immune globin (IVIG) to patients with primary immune deficiency diseases (rare genetic disorders that impair the immune system and increase vulnerability for other infections).

Current Status of Bill HR 3017

Bill HR 3017 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2023. Bill HR 3017 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 28, 2023.  Bill HR 3017's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3017

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
2
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3017

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Health care coverage and access
- Home and outpatient care
- Immunology and vaccination

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3017

PI Post Acute Access Act
PI Post Acute Access Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to skilled nursing facilities for primary immunodeficiency patients.

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