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A bill to permit occupational therapists to conduct the initial assessment visit and complete the comprehensive assessment under a Medicare home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases.

USA115th CongressS-977| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2017
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
Dean Heller (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2017 This bill establishes circumstances under which an occupational therapist may conduct an initial or comprehensive assessment for an individual who is eligible for home health services under Medicare. Specifically, an occupational therapist may conduct the assessment if the physician's referral order does not include skilled nursing care but does include: (1) occupational therapy, and (2) physical therapy or speech language pathology.
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Timeline
Apr 27, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2619-2620; text of measure as introduced: CR S2620)
Jul 9, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-6225
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 27, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2619-2620; text of measure as introduced: CR S2620)


  • July 9, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-6225
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6225: To permit occupational therapists to conduct the initial assessment visit and complete the comprehensive assessment under a Medicare home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases.
  • HR 115-3820: To permit occupational therapists to conduct the initial assessment visit and complete the comprehensive assessment under a Medicare home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases.
Allied health servicesHearing, speech, and vision careHome and outpatient careMedicare

A bill to permit occupational therapists to conduct the initial assessment visit and complete the comprehensive assessment under a Medicare home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases.

USA115th CongressS-977| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2017
Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2017 This bill establishes circumstances under which an occupational therapist may conduct an initial or comprehensive assessment for an individual who is eligible for home health services under Medicare. Specifically, an occupational therapist may conduct the assessment if the physician's referral order does not include skilled nursing care but does include: (1) occupational therapy, and (2) physical therapy or speech language pathology.
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Timeline
Apr 27, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2619-2620; text of measure as introduced: CR S2620)
Jul 9, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-6225
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 27, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2619-2620; text of measure as introduced: CR S2620)


  • July 9, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-6225
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
Dean Heller (Republican)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6225: To permit occupational therapists to conduct the initial assessment visit and complete the comprehensive assessment under a Medicare home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases.
  • HR 115-3820: To permit occupational therapists to conduct the initial assessment visit and complete the comprehensive assessment under a Medicare home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Allied health servicesHearing, speech, and vision careHome and outpatient careMedicare