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HEAT Act

USA117th CongressS-1309| Senate 
| Updated: 4/22/2021
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (4)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Roger Marshall (Republican)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Home Health Emergency Access to Telehealth Act or the HEAT Act This bill provides for Medicare coverage of home health services that are furnished via telehealth during a public health emergency, in accordance with specified requirements. Specifically, the bill allows telehealth services to substitute for in-person home health services and to be considered as home health visits for purposes of payment under Medicare during a public health emergency. Such services (1) may not constitute more than 50% of the number of billable visits in a 30-day period, (2) must be furnished under a plan of care established by a practitioner with whom the beneficiary has an existing care relationship, and (3) must be furnished in accordance with the beneficiary's consent.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4854
HEAT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2706
HEAT Act
Apr 22, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2170)
May 21, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3371
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4854
    HEAT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2706
    HEAT Act


  • April 22, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 22, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2170)


  • May 21, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3371
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3371: HEAT Act
Emergency medical services and trauma careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicareTelephone and wireless communication

HEAT Act

USA117th CongressS-1309| Senate 
| Updated: 4/22/2021
Home Health Emergency Access to Telehealth Act or the HEAT Act This bill provides for Medicare coverage of home health services that are furnished via telehealth during a public health emergency, in accordance with specified requirements. Specifically, the bill allows telehealth services to substitute for in-person home health services and to be considered as home health visits for purposes of payment under Medicare during a public health emergency. Such services (1) may not constitute more than 50% of the number of billable visits in a 30-day period, (2) must be furnished under a plan of care established by a practitioner with whom the beneficiary has an existing care relationship, and (3) must be furnished in accordance with the beneficiary's consent.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4854
HEAT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2706
HEAT Act
Apr 22, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2170)
May 21, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3371
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4854
    HEAT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2706
    HEAT Act


  • April 22, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 22, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2170)


  • May 21, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3371
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (4)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Roger Marshall (Republican)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3371: HEAT Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Emergency medical services and trauma careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicareTelephone and wireless communication