S 5250·Federal·senate
Medicare Home Health Payment Integrity and Protection Act of 2026
In CommitteeFiled Aug 5, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4477-4478)
Aug 5, 2026
Summary
The bill changes Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce fraudulent activities by home health agencies that bill Medicare. It would affect Medicare beneficiaries and the agencies that provide home health services. Cutting fraud is intended to protect program integrity and save taxpayer money.
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