HR-2150 : Still Just a Bill


Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2019

This bill allows Medicare payment for home health services ordered by a nurse practitioner, a clinical nurse specialist, a certified nurse-midwife, or a physician assistant. Currently, coverage is provided only for services ordered by a physician.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-04-10CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2019-04-09CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2019-04-09IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2019-04-09IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2019-04-09IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Janice D. Schakowsky [D] (IL-9)
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Policy Area :

Health
Related Subjects
  • Home and outpatient care
  • Medicare
  • Nursing
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