PACE Expanded Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 10, 2022)
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Expanded Act or the PACE Expanded Act
This bill modifies requirements regarding Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). PACE is a program under Medicare and Medicaid that provides in-home and community services for certain individuals as an alternative to nursing home care.
The bill allows Medicare beneficiaries to enroll in a PACE program at any time and provides states with the option to allow Medicaid beneficiaries to do the same. Entities may also apply to become PACE providers at any time, upon specified assurances relating to staffing and other requirements.
The bill also (1) allows the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a model for expanded PACE eligibility that targets high-need and high-cost populations, and (2) requires an evaluation of the effectiveness of PACE in rural and underserved areas.
What just happenedFeb 10, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 10, 2022
- Feb 10, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Feb 10, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate