A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to broaden the coverage of home health services under the supplementary medical insurance program and remove the 100-visit limitation presently applicable thereto, to amend part A of such title to liberalize the coverage of post-hospital home health services thereunder, to amend title XIX of such act to require the inclusion of home health services in a State's medicaid program and to permit the payments of rent under such a program for elderly persons who would otherwise require nursing home care, to provide expanded Federal funding for congregate housing for the displaced and the elderly.

Summary

Broadens the coverage of home health services under the supplementary medical insurance (Medicare) program of the Social Security Act and removes the 100-visit limitation presently applicable to the home health service program. Extends the coverage of posthospital home health services to include payment for items and services which the individual could otherwise obtain only in a skilled nursing facility. Requires the inclusion of home health services in a State's medicaid program under the Social Security Act and permits the payments of rent under such program for elderly persons who would otherwise require nursing home care. Provides expanded Federal funding for congregate housing for the displaced and the elderly by increasing the amount available for such housing under the low income housing program. Imposes on individuals receiving payment of expenses under the medicaid program a deduction, cost sharing, or similar charge equal to 5 percent of the taxable income of each adult child of the recipient.

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Timeline

1. 13 March 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

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2. 13 March 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 March 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 13 March 1975

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Sponsors

• Rep. Pike, Otis G. [D-NY-1] · D · Sponsor
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• · hsif00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to broaden the coverage of home health services under the supplementary medical insurance program and remove the 100-visit limitation presently applicable thereto to amend part A of such title to liberalize the coverage of post hospital home health services thereunder, to amend title XIX of such act to require the inclusion of home health services in a State's medicaid program and to permit the payments of rent under such a program for elderly persons who would otherwise require nursing home care, to provide expanded Federal funding for congregate housing for the displaced and the elderly.