Senate
Jun 21, 2007A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more timely access to home health services for Medicare beneficiaries under the Medicare program.
Summary
Official
Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2007 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to revise conditions of and limitations on payment for home health care services. Allows payment for home health services to Medicare beneficiaries by: (1) a nurse practitioner; (2) a clinical nurse specialist working in collaboration with a physician in accordance with state law; (3) a certified nurse-midwife; or (4) a physician assistant under a physician's supervision.
Bill Progress
Bill has been introduced and assigned a number
Introduced(6/21/07)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
SC
Ms. Collins
Senate (R) Maine
Cosponsors (6)
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Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jun 21, 2007