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Home Health Access Preservation Act of 1999

Introduced: May 25, 1999 Introduced by: McGovern, James P. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 13, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9968-9969)
Jun 24, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Jun 8, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 25, 1999
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.
May 25, 1999
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
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.

What's happening now October 13, 1999

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 15
All 15 Democratic 13 Republican 1 Independent 1