S 1977 · 96th Congress · Health

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate certain restrictions and limitations imposed for the receipt of home health services and to make more accessible home health services to those in need, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1979-11-05· Sponsored by Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.(1979-11-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to increase benefits under the home health services program by: (1) providing for the services of a homemaker-home health aide in lieu of a home health aide; and (2) providing home health services to an individual while in a nonprofit adult day care center if such individual cannot leave his or her residence without the assistance of another person.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (5)

1 Democrat4 Republicans