Senate Bill 3338
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Comprehensive Care for Seniors Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Aug 1, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3338
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Comprehensive Care for Seniors Act of 2018
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to finalize a proposed rule regarding Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) by December 31, 2018.
PACE is a program under Medicare and Medicaid that provides in-home and community services for certain individuals as an alternative to nursing home care. The proposed rule updates and revises application, enforcement, and other administrative requirements. The CMS published the proposed rule in August 2016; final action is expected in August 2019.
August 1, 2018
08/01/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
08/01/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:42 PM