Medicare at Home Act

The Medicare at Home Act would expand Medicare coverage to include up to 20 hours per week of personal care services for seniors and people with disabilities in their own homes. To qualify, individuals must be enrolled in Medicare and certified by a doctor as needing assistance with at least two daily living tasks, such as bathing or dressing, while not already receiving duplicate long-term care from state programs. The bill requires a physician to create a care plan that includes help with activities like meal preparation and medication reminders, and it mandates a wage floor for home care workers. Financing for this new benefit would come through adjustments to monthly Medicare premiums, with specific rules set for how payments are made to agencies and individuals providing the care.