S-296 : 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
2019-01-31IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S803-804)Senate
2019-01-31IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress