S. 578 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2015
S. 578 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 26, 2015, sponsored by Susan M. Collins with 52 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 26, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 52
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2015 Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to revise conditions of and limitations on payment for home health care services. Allows payment for home health services to Medicare beneficiaries by: (1) a nurse practitioner, (2) a clinical nurse specialist working in collaboration with a physician in accordance with state law, (3) a certified nurse-midwife, or (4) a p…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Susan M. Collins (R-ME). Co-sponsors: 35 Democrats, 16 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 26, 2015
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1163-1164) (Feb 26, 2015)
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