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S. 1362Became Law

A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to clarify waiver authority regarding programs of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE programs).

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What it doesSummary public law (Nov 5, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 30, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

This bill amends part A (General Provisions) of title XI of the Social Security Act to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to waive applicable general and Medicaid requirements of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in order to conduct demonstration projects through the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMS Innovation Center) that involve PACE.

HHS may not, as part of a CMS Innovation Center demonstration, waive: (1) the requirement to offer items and services under Medicare and Medicaid without limitation to PACE program enrollees, and (2) certain requirements regarding enrollment in and disenrollment from PACE programs.

What just happenedNov 5, 2015

Became Public Law No: 114-85.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE](D-DE)Sponsor
7 cosponsors4 D3 R
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  1. Nov 5, 2015President

    Became Public Law No: 114-85.

  2. Nov 5, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-85.

  3. Nov 5, 2015President

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 5, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 26, 2015Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 26, 2015President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 21, 2015FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Oct 21, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7079)

  9. Oct 21, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7079)

  10. Oct 21, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1362.

  11. Oct 21, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7079-7080)

  12. Oct 21, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. Brady (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Sep 11, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  14. Sep 8, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    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.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  15. Sep 8, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    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.

    Ways and Means Committee
  16. Sep 8, 2015IntroReferralH11100-A

    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.

  17. Sep 8, 2015FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  18. Aug 6, 2015Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  19. Aug 5, 2015Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6425; text as passed Senate: CR S6425)

  20. Aug 5, 2015Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6425; text as passed Senate: CR S6425)

  21. Jul 30, 2015Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 187.

  22. Jul 30, 2015Committee

    Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-108.

    Finance Committee
  23. Jul 30, 2015Committee14000

    Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-108.

    Finance Committee
  24. Jun 24, 2015Committee

    Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Finance Committee
  25. May 18, 2015IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Finance Committee
  26. May 18, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawNov 5, 201549

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 30, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

This bill amends part A (General Provisions) of title XI of the Social Security Act to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to waive applicable general and Medicaid requirements of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in order to conduct demonstration projects through the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMS Innovation Center) that involve PACE.

HHS may not, as part of a CMS Innovation Center demonstration, waive: (1) the requirement to offer items and services under Medicare and Medicaid without limitation to PACE program enrollees, and (2) certain requirements regarding enrollment in and disenrollment from PACE programs.

Passed House without amendmentOct 21, 201581

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 30, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

This bill amends part A (General Provisions) of title XI of the Social Security Act to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to waive applicable general and Medicaid requirements of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in order to conduct demonstration projects through the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMS Innovation Center) that involve PACE.

HHS may not, as part of a CMS Innovation Center demonstration, waive: (1) the requirement to offer items and services under Medicare and Medicaid without limitation to PACE program enrollees, and (2) certain requirements regarding enrollment in and disenrollment from PACE programs.

Passed Senate amendedAug 5, 201535

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 30, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

This bill amends part A (General Provisions) of title XI of the Social Security Act to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to waive applicable general and Medicaid requirements of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in order to conduct demonstration projects through the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMS Innovation Center) that involve PACE.

HHS may not, as part of a CMS Innovation Center demonstration, waive: (1) the requirement to offer items and services under Medicare and Medicaid without limitation to PACE program enrollees, and (2) certain requirements regarding enrollment in and disenrollment from PACE programs.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jul 30, 20151

This bill amends part A (General Provisions) of title XI of the Social Security Act to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to waive applicable general and Medicaid requirements of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in order to conduct demonstration projects through the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMS Innovation Center) that involve PACE.

HHS may not, as part of a CMS Innovation Center demonstration, waive: (1) the requirement to offer items and services under Medicare and Medicaid without limitation to PACE program enrollees, and (2) certain requirements regarding enrollment in and disenrollment from PACE programs.

Introduced in SenateMay 18, 2015

Amends part A (General Provisions) of title XI of the Social Security Act to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to waive applicable general and Medicaid requirements of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in order to conduct demonstration projects through the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMS Innovation Center) that involve PACE. Prohibits HHS, however, as part of a CMS Innovation Center demonstration, from waiving: (1) the requirement to offer items and services under Medicare without limitations, and (2) certain requirements regarding enrollment in and disenrollment from PACE programs.

Expresses the sense of the Senate that HHS should use waiver authority to provide, in a budget neutral and expeditious manner, PACE programs with increased operational flexibility to support their ability to improve and innovate and to reduce technical and administrative barriers that have hindered enrollment in them.