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H.R. 1917 (106th)

Home Health Access Preservation Act of 1999

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Introduced

25 May 1999

Last action

13 October 1999 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9968-9969)

Sponsors

Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Rep. Weygand, Robert A. [D-RI-2], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. McIntosh, David M. [R-IN-2], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Hilleary, Van [R-TN-4], Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5], Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5], Rep. Turner, Jim [D-TX-2], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Danner, Pat [D-MO-6], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5], Rep. Riley, Bob [R-AL-3], Rep. Jenkins, William L. [R-TN-1], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Bryant, Ed [R-TN-7], Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Cook, Merrill [R-UT-2], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Baldacci, John Elias [D-ME-2], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5]

Subjects

Healthcare, Budget

Source updated

3 June 2026

Healthcare · Budget

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Summary

Home Health Access Preservation Act of 1999 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, subject to certain restrictions, to pay an additional amount, determined in accordance with specified guidelines, to home health agencies furnishing qualified home health services during a cost reporting period beginning on or after October 1, 1997, under the Medicare program (title XVIII of the Social Security Act). Authorizes appropriations. Prohibits the Secretary from making additional payments under this Act for all or portions of cost reporting periods beginning on or after the date of the implementation of the prospective payment system (PPS) for home health services under Medicare. Bars judicial review with regard to any action of the Secretary with respect to the determination of an additional payment under this Act. Addresses overpayments to home health agencies, giving them a repayment option over a 36-month period, and prohibiting interest accrual on the outstanding balance of the overpayment amount during such period. Prohibits home health agencies from electing to make such a repayment for all or portions of cost reporting periods beginning on or after the date of the implementation of the PPS for home health services under Medicare. Makes the repayment option effective retroactively to the enactment of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997. Directs the Secretary to meet periodically with the staff of the appropriate congressional committees to provide an informal update regarding the Secretary's progress in implementing such PPS.

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Timeline

  1. 25 May 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 May 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 May 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 May 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 8 June 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  6. 24 June 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Source: Committee

  7. 13 October 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9968-9969)

    Source: IntroReferral

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