H.R.2013

Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act

Introduced·3/10/25

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.

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History

Mar 10, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Mar 10, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.