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Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act

2/22/2025, 6:23 AM

Summary of Bill S 248

Bill 119 s 248, also known as the "In-Home Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Flexibilities Extension Act," aims to make permanent certain flexibilities related to in-home cardiopulmonary rehabilitation that were established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill seeks to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure that individuals have continued access to these important services.

The legislation recognizes the importance of in-home cardiopulmonary rehabilitation for individuals with heart and lung conditions, especially during times of public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic. By making these flexibilities permanent, the bill aims to ensure that patients can continue to receive the care they need in the comfort and safety of their own homes.

In addition to extending these flexibilities, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to improving access to and quality of care for individuals with cardiopulmonary conditions. The specifics of these provisions are not detailed in the summary, but they are intended to further support patients in need of these services. Overall, Bill 119 s 248 is focused on ensuring that individuals have continued access to in-home cardiopulmonary rehabilitation services, even beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. By making these flexibilities permanent, the bill aims to improve the health outcomes and quality of life for individuals with heart and lung conditions.

Congressional Summary of S 248

Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act

This bill permanently allows services relating to cardiac rehabilitation programs, intensive cardiac rehabilitation programs, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs to be furnished via telehealth at a beneficiary's home under Medicare.

Current Status of Bill S 248

Bill S 248 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 24, 2025. Bill S 248 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 24, 2025.  Bill S 248's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of January 24, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 248

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
4
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 248

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 248

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permanently extend certain in-home cardiopulmonary rehabilitation flexibilities established in response to COVID-19, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permanently extend certain in-home cardiopulmonary rehabilitation flexibilities established in response to COVID-19, and for other purposes.

Comments

August Dickens profile image

August Dickens

690

1 year ago

I think this bill is good because it helps people get the care they need at home. I like that it's making these changes permanent. Who else will benefit from this bill?

Asaiah Gupta profile image

Asaiah Gupta

682

1 year ago

This bill is sad. How will it affect me in the long run?