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Convenient Care for Caregivers Act

USA119th CongressS-3234| Senate 
| Updated: 11/20/2025
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (2)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Convenient Care for Caregivers Act" amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to establish a pilot program supporting family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related neurological disorders. This program provides grants to qualified entities , including area agencies on aging, senior centers, higher education institutions, or tribal organizations. Its core objective is to improve health outcomes for both caregivers and care recipients by offering integrated health care services and supports. Grantees will establish projects that deliver evidence-informed or evidence-based health care services and other supports simultaneously and at the same location for caregivers and the individuals they assist. These services, which must be provided in easily accessible, ADA-compliant spaces, can include cognitive health screenings, family consultations, education, and various support groups. The program also funds specialized bereavement services, ongoing support, insurance assistance, and social activities to address diverse needs. Participating entities are required to collect and submit comprehensive outcome data, including notifying CMS to track payment indicators for enrolled caregivers and individuals. Grantees must also provide initial and subsequent data on health indicators such as cholesterol, BMI, glucose levels, and self-reported emotional stress or loneliness. An annual report summarizing these findings, comparing estimated versus actual payments and initial versus subsequent health data, will be submitted to Congress and CMS to evaluate the program's effectiveness.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4729
Convenient Care for Caregivers Act
Nov 20, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Nov 20, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4729
    Convenient Care for Caregivers Act


  • November 20, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 20, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Convenient Care for Caregivers Act

USA119th CongressS-3234| Senate 
| Updated: 11/20/2025
The "Convenient Care for Caregivers Act" amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to establish a pilot program supporting family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related neurological disorders. This program provides grants to qualified entities , including area agencies on aging, senior centers, higher education institutions, or tribal organizations. Its core objective is to improve health outcomes for both caregivers and care recipients by offering integrated health care services and supports. Grantees will establish projects that deliver evidence-informed or evidence-based health care services and other supports simultaneously and at the same location for caregivers and the individuals they assist. These services, which must be provided in easily accessible, ADA-compliant spaces, can include cognitive health screenings, family consultations, education, and various support groups. The program also funds specialized bereavement services, ongoing support, insurance assistance, and social activities to address diverse needs. Participating entities are required to collect and submit comprehensive outcome data, including notifying CMS to track payment indicators for enrolled caregivers and individuals. Grantees must also provide initial and subsequent data on health indicators such as cholesterol, BMI, glucose levels, and self-reported emotional stress or loneliness. An annual report summarizing these findings, comparing estimated versus actual payments and initial versus subsequent health data, will be submitted to Congress and CMS to evaluate the program's effectiveness.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4729
Convenient Care for Caregivers Act
Nov 20, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Nov 20, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4729
    Convenient Care for Caregivers Act


  • November 20, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 20, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (2)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Social Welfare

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted