Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 23, 2020Health
S. 4854
HEAT Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 23, 2020)
Home health Emergency Access to Telehealth Act or the HEAT Act
This bill provides for Medicare coverage of home health services that are furnished via telehealth during a public health emergency, in accordance with specified requirements.
What just happenedOct 23, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6415-6416)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME](R-ME)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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- Introduced in SenateOct 23, 2020
- Oct 23, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6415-6416)
Finance Committee - Oct 23, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate