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Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-6735| House 
| Updated: 12/16/2025
Mike Carey

Mike Carey

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct extensive outreach and education activities for Medicare beneficiaries. The primary goal is to inform individuals about the option to authorize a family caregiver to access their personal health information via the 1-800-MEDICARE telephone number. This authorization would be granted through a specified family caregiver information access authorization form, simplifying the process for caregivers to obtain necessary information. These efforts will target beneficiaries, providers, and caregivers, ensuring broad awareness of this new option. The outreach includes prominently displaying information on Medicare.gov and through Medicare Advantage plans, alongside training 1-800-MEDICARE operators to assist caregivers effectively. Furthermore, the bill mandates the Office of the Inspector General to develop and publicize best practices to protect beneficiaries from fraud related to unauthorized information access. It also requires opportunities for family caregivers to provide feedback on their experiences and ensures all materials are available in non-English languages.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7274
Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2024
Dec 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3439
Introduced in Senate
Dec 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 16, 2025
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7274
    Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2024


  • December 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3439
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 16, 2025
    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.

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Related Bills

  • S 119-3439: Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2025

Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-6735| House 
| Updated: 12/16/2025
This bill amends the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct extensive outreach and education activities for Medicare beneficiaries. The primary goal is to inform individuals about the option to authorize a family caregiver to access their personal health information via the 1-800-MEDICARE telephone number. This authorization would be granted through a specified family caregiver information access authorization form, simplifying the process for caregivers to obtain necessary information. These efforts will target beneficiaries, providers, and caregivers, ensuring broad awareness of this new option. The outreach includes prominently displaying information on Medicare.gov and through Medicare Advantage plans, alongside training 1-800-MEDICARE operators to assist caregivers effectively. Furthermore, the bill mandates the Office of the Inspector General to develop and publicize best practices to protect beneficiaries from fraud related to unauthorized information access. It also requires opportunities for family caregivers to provide feedback on their experiences and ensures all materials are available in non-English languages.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7274
Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2024
Dec 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3439
Introduced in Senate
Dec 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 16, 2025
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7274
    Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2024


  • December 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3439
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 16, 2025
    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.
Mike Carey

Mike Carey

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-3439: Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted