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CARE for Long COVID Act

USA117th CongressS-3726| Senate 
| Updated: 3/2/2022
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (11)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Comprehensive Access to Resources and Education for Long COVID Act or the CARE for Long COVID Act This bill requires multiple agencies to carry out research and other activities concerning individuals experiencing post-acute sequelae of COVID-19, or PASC, including health disparities related to this condition. PASC refers to persistent, long-term symptoms following recovery from acute COVID-19. First, the bill requires the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund to support a patient registry to collect information on the symptoms, treatments, demographics, and other relevant data of individuals with confirmed or suspected PASC. Second, the Department of Health and Human Services must, along with relevant agencies (1) conduct or support research on the U.S. health care system's response to long-term symptoms of COVID-19; and (2) develop resources about PASC or other post-viral illnesses, including about their potential impact on rights associated with employment, disability status, and education. Third, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must disseminate information about the common symptoms, treatment options, and other topics that pertain to PASC and related post-infectious illnesses. Fourth, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must expand its Chronic Conditions Data Warehouse to collect data on items and services furnished through Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program to individuals who experience PASC. Last, the Administration for Community Living must award grants or contracts to states, health care providers, legal services providers, and other eligible entities for expanding access to legal assistance for individuals with PASC.
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Timeline
Mar 2, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Mar 2, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S952)
  • March 2, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 2, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S952)

Health

Cardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment information and archivesGovernment trust fundsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHospital careIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesLawyers and legal servicesLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicaidMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMinority healthPoverty and welfare assistanceResearch administration and fundingRight of privacy

CARE for Long COVID Act

USA117th CongressS-3726| Senate 
| Updated: 3/2/2022
Comprehensive Access to Resources and Education for Long COVID Act or the CARE for Long COVID Act This bill requires multiple agencies to carry out research and other activities concerning individuals experiencing post-acute sequelae of COVID-19, or PASC, including health disparities related to this condition. PASC refers to persistent, long-term symptoms following recovery from acute COVID-19. First, the bill requires the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund to support a patient registry to collect information on the symptoms, treatments, demographics, and other relevant data of individuals with confirmed or suspected PASC. Second, the Department of Health and Human Services must, along with relevant agencies (1) conduct or support research on the U.S. health care system's response to long-term symptoms of COVID-19; and (2) develop resources about PASC or other post-viral illnesses, including about their potential impact on rights associated with employment, disability status, and education. Third, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must disseminate information about the common symptoms, treatment options, and other topics that pertain to PASC and related post-infectious illnesses. Fourth, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must expand its Chronic Conditions Data Warehouse to collect data on items and services furnished through Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program to individuals who experience PASC. Last, the Administration for Community Living must award grants or contracts to states, health care providers, legal services providers, and other eligible entities for expanding access to legal assistance for individuals with PASC.
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Timeline
Mar 2, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Mar 2, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S952)
  • March 2, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 2, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S952)
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (11)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment information and archivesGovernment trust fundsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHospital careIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesLawyers and legal servicesLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicaidMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMinority healthPoverty and welfare assistanceResearch administration and fundingRight of privacy