House
Jul 15, 2016To require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test the efficacy of providing Alzheimer's Disease caregiver support services in delaying or reducing the use of institutionalized care for Medicare beneficiaries with Alzheimer's Disease or a related dementia.
Summary
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Alzheimer's Beneficiary and Caregiver Support Act This bill amends title XI (General Provisions) of the Social Security Act to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test the efficacy of coverage and payment for Alzheimer's Disease caregiver support services in delaying or reducing the use of institutionalized care for Medicare beneficiaries. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services shall establish payment amounts for such services.
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Introduced(7/7/16)
Committee
Passed
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Passed
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President
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Sponsor
LS
Ms. Sánchez
House (D) California – 38
Cosponsors (1)
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Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 15, 2016