Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act expands Medicare coverage to include home health services for occupational therapy needs.

The Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow eligibility for Medicare coverage of home health services based on a need for occupational therapy. This change applies to both Part A and Part B of Medicare, ensuring that patients requiring occupational therapy can receive home health services. The amendments will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act expands Medicare coverage to include home health services for occupational therapy needs.

The Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow eligibility for Medicare coverage of home health services based on a need for occupational therapy. This change applies to both Part A and Part B of Medicare, ensuring that patients requiring occupational therapy can receive home health services. The amendments will take effect on January 1, 2026.