The ABC Act requires a review of Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and Social Security programs to simplify processes for family caregivers.
The Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act, or ABC Act, mandates the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Commissioner of Social Security to review and simplify the processes, procedures, forms, and communications for family caregivers assisting individuals in Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and Social Security programs. The covered officials must seek input from family caregivers, organizations, and state entities, and take actions to streamline policies and procedures.
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