Senate Bill 1606
115th Congress(2017-2018)
In-Home CARE Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 20, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1606
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
In-Home Caregiver Assessment Resources and Education Act or the In-Home CARE Act
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Administration for Community Living to award grants to carry out home visiting programs for unpaid caregivers.
The Department of Health and Human Services must coordinate with the National Family Caregiver Support Program, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and others on this grant program.
Grantees must provide:
- caregiver education and training regarding medication management, food preparation, falls prevention, and other subjects;
- services or referrals for services related to home care, such as transportation, home modification, or respite care; and
- an assessment and referral for physical and mental health services for the caregiver or person receiving care from the caregiver.
July 20, 2017
07/20/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
07/20/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:37:04 PM