H.R. 2013 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and 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, Mar 10, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryLets Medicare cover occupational therapy at home
Right now, if you want occupational therapy through Medicare's home health services, you have to qualify for another service first, like physical therapy. This bill would change that, letting people get occupational therapy on its own, without needing other services.
How it affects you
If you're on Medicare and need occupational therapy at home—like help with daily activities after an injury or illness—you could get it without having to qualify for another type of home health service first. This could make it easier for some older adults and people with disabilities to access the therapy they need.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 10, 2025)
Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act
This bill allows individuals to receive occupational therapy as a home health service under Medicare without the need for other services. Currently, individuals may only receive occupational therapy as a home health service if they first qualify for home health services based on other needs (e.g., physical therapy).
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 2013
A BILL
Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act
Sponsor: Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11) · Introduced Mar 10, 2025 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 10, 2025: “Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and 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.”