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Bill114th CongressFiled Nov 30, 2016Health
H.R. 6404

Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 30, 2016)

Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2016

This bill establishes circumstances under which an occupational therapist may conduct the initial assessment visit for an individual who is eligible for home health services under Medicare. Specifically, an occupational therapist may conduct the assessment if the physician's referral order does not include skilled nursing care but does include: (1) occupational therapy, and (2) physical therapy or speech language pathology.

What just happenedNov 30, 2016

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.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3](R-LA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Nov 30, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    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
  2. Nov 30, 2016IntroReferralH11100-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.

  3. Nov 30, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    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
  4. Nov 30, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. Nov 30, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2016 — Informed