EASE Act

Bill 119 s 1248, also known as the "Improving Access to Specialty Health Services for Medicare and Medicaid Beneficiaries Act," aims to make changes to title XI of the Social Security Act. The bill specifically focuses on requiring the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a new model that will enhance access to specialty health services for certain individuals who are enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid.

The proposed model will be designed to address the current challenges that Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries face when trying to access specialty health services. These challenges often include long wait times, limited availability of specialists, and high out-of-pocket costs. By testing this new model, the goal is to improve the overall quality of care for these individuals and ensure that they have timely access to the specialized care they need.

The bill does not specify the exact details of the new model, but it does require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to conduct a thorough evaluation of its effectiveness. This evaluation will help determine whether the model should be implemented more broadly across the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Overall, Bill 119 s 1248 seeks to address a critical issue in the healthcare system by improving access to specialty health services for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. By testing a new model through the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, lawmakers hope to find innovative solutions that will ultimately benefit those who rely on these important healthcare programs.