In-Home CARE Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 20, 2017)
In-Home Caregiver Assessment Resources and Education Act or the In-Home CARE Act
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Administration for Community Living to award grants to carry out home visiting programs for unpaid caregivers.
The Department of Health and Human Services must coordinate with the National Family Caregiver Support Program, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and others on this grant program.
Grantees must provide:
- caregiver education and training regarding medication management, food preparation, falls prevention, and other subjects;
- services or referrals for services related to home care, such as transportation, home modification, or respite care; and
- an assessment and referral for physical and mental health services for the caregiver or person receiving care from the caregiver.
What just happenedJul 20, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJul 20, 2017
- Jul 20, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Jul 20, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate