Medicare at Home Act establishes a Medicare home care benefit for eligible individuals.
The Medicare at Home Act establishes a Medicare home care benefit to provide assistance with daily living activities for eligible individuals. This includes help with activities such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation. The benefit is available to those who require assistance with at least two activities of daily living or instrumental activities of daily living. Services are capped at 20 hours per week per individual and are separate from other home health services. The benefit will be financed through adjustments to the Medicare Part B premium.
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