Expands Medicare eligibility for home health services to include those needing occupational therapy.
The Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act amends the Social Security Act to expand eligibility for Medicare coverage of home health services. It allows coverage for services based on a need for occupational therapy, in addition to existing criteria. The changes apply to home health services provided on or after January 1, 2026.
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