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Introduced
05/07/2024
05/07/2024
In Committee
12/17/2024
12/17/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend certain telehealth flexibilities with respect to hospice care under the Medicare program, and to establish a modifier for recertifications of hospice care eligibility conducted through telehealth.
AI Summary
This bill, the Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act, aims to extend certain telehealth flexibilities for hospice care under the Medicare program until December 31, 2026. It also establishes a modifier that hospice physicians or nurse practitioners must include in claims for hospice recertification encounters conducted through telehealth, starting 2 years after the bill's enactment. These changes are intended to provide more flexibility and options for delivering hospice care, particularly in areas subject to enrollment moratoriums or enhanced oversight, or where the provider is not enrolled or is an opt-out practitioner.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 12/17/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8278/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr8278/BILLS-118hr8278ih.pdf |
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