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.
Summary
The Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act amends the Social Security Act to require that skilled‑nursing and nursing‑aide training and competency‑evaluation programs receive approval only if the facilities have not been penalized for poor quality care. It adds new criteria that reference civil money penalties of at least $12,924 and specific remedial actions. The change aims to improve the quality of care for seniors receiving services under Medicare and Medicaid.
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