HR 1890 · 97th Congress · Social Welfare
Older Americans Alternative Care Act of 1981
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Human Resources.(1981-02-27)
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Older Americans Alternative Care Act of 1981 - Title I: Medicare Amendments - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to remove the homebound requirement for home health services. Includes periodic chore and respite care services as home health services. Permits home health services to be provided in an adult day care center. Title II: Senior Companions Program - Amends the Domestic Volunteer Service Act to authorize the Director of the ACTION Agency to make grants or contracts under the National Older Americans Volunteer Program to establish senior companion programs. Title III: Income Tax Credit for Maintaining Household for Older Dependents - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to authorize an income tax credit for an individual who maintains as his or her home a household for a dependent over age 65.…
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Cosponsors (20)
16 Democrats4 Republicans