Healthcare (Long-Term Care)

in committee · United States · House Mar 3, 2025

HR 1812: Care Across Generations Act

The Care Across Generations Act establishes a competitive grant program to fund multigenerational programs in long-term care facilities. It allows eligible facilities (like nursing homes or assisted living centers) to operate or partner with licensed childcare centers on-site, or coordinate activities between childcare and senior care programs. Facilities receiving grants must evaluate program effectiveness and report outcomes to the federal government, including impacts on both children and seniors. The bill aims to create integrated community spaces where childcare and senior care services coexist, directly benefiting facilities seeking to expand such services and the communities they serve.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds multigenerational programs in long-term care facilities (nursing homes/assisted living), enhancing integrated healthcare services for seniors and children through grant programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Tags Seniors

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in committee · United States · House Jan 22, 2026

HR 7199: Gerald’s Law Act

HR 7199, the Gerald’s Law Act, expands burial benefits for veterans who die at home while receiving VA hospice care. It adds a new eligibility category allowing burial allowances for veterans who were in VA hospice care at home *only if* they previously received VA hospital or nursing home care. The bill amends existing law to include this scenario under the veterans' burial allowance program. This change directly affects veterans receiving VA hospice care at home after prior VA facility-based care, ensuring they qualify for burial benefits similar to those who die in VA facilities. The policy change takes effect as if included in the 2020 Veterans Health Care Act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands burial benefits for veterans receiving VA hospice care, enhancing access to end-of-life healthcare services and supporting hospice program utilization.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands burial benefits for veterans meeting specific hospice care criteria, directly strengthening veterans' benefits under existing programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Long-Term Care Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 17, 2025

S 3532: State Veterans Homes Inspection Simplification Act

This bill allows state veterans homes certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to be automatically deemed compliant with Medicare’s nursing home standards, eliminating redundant inspections. It requires the VA to provide documentation of inspections, undergo biennial joint reviews with Medicare officials to confirm alignment, and maintain the same care and safety standards as Medicare requires. The bill also mandates that VA inspection data for these homes be publicly reported on the Nursing Home Care Compare website. This applies to all state veterans homes meeting the defined standards, effective 90 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill streamlines VA-certified veterans homes' compliance with Medicare standards, maintaining care/safety requirements while eliminating redundant inspections, improving operational efficiency for healthcare facilities.92% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEliminates redundant inspections for VA-certified veterans homes while maintaining Medicare care standards and requiring public reporting, streamlining compliance without reducing quality.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicare Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · United States · House May 13, 2025

HR 3327: Public Safety Retirees Healthcare Protection Act of 2025

The Public Safety Retirees Healthcare Protection Act of 2025 increases the tax exclusion for health and long-term care insurance premiums paid by retired public safety officers from $3,000 to $6,000 annually. This change applies to distributions from governmental retirement plans used for these insurance costs, directly affecting retired police officers, firefighters, and other public safety personnel. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a higher portion of retirement income to remain tax-free for these retirees. It takes effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax exclusion for retirees, reducing taxable income and providing tax relief for public safety personnel.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases tax exclusion for health insurance premiums for retired public safety officers, making healthcare coverage more affordable and protecting their access to health services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases tax exclusion for retired public safety officers' healthcare costs, expanding post-employment benefits for a specific workforce group.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Tags Public Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 19, 2026

S 2762: Supporting Our Seniors Act

The Supporting Our Seniors Act establishes a 12-member Commission on Long-Term Care to study and recommend improvements to senior care systems. The Commission, appointed by the President and congressional leaders with expertise in aging, healthcare, and caregiving, will issue annual recommendations on key issues like affordable long-term care coverage, support for family caregivers, home-based services, and access to comprehensive geriatric care. Federal agencies must respond to these recommendations within six months of receipt. The Commission will operate for 10 years, focusing on concrete policy changes to better serve seniors and their families.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes Commission to recommend improvements in affordable long-term care coverage and access to geriatric care, directly advancing healthcare access for seniors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Tags Seniors

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 11, 2025

S 925: Credit for Caring Act of 2025

S. 925 (Credit for Caring Act of 2025) creates a 30% tax credit for eligible family caregivers incurring qualified expenses to care for a certified relative with long-term care needs. It directly affects caregivers who earn over $7,500 annually and pay expenses exceeding $2,000 per year for care recipients certified by a healthcare professional as needing at least 180 days of care during the tax year. The credit covers costs like human assistance, home modifications, transportation, and respite care, with a maximum annual credit of $5,000 (adjusted for inflation). The credit phases out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income above $75,000 ($150,000 for joint filers). The bill applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 30% tax credit for caregivers, reducing tax burden for qualifying middle-income earners per bill's tax relief mechanism.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides tax credit for family caregivers of long-term care recipients, improving access to care and reducing financial burden on families within healthcare system.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides tax credits to family caregivers, expanding financial support for workers balancing caregiving responsibilities with employment.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Long-Term Care

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in committee · United States · House Aug 22, 2025

HR 5031: Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act

HR 5031, the *Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act*, requires Medicare Part D plans and Medicare Advantage plans with drug coverage (MA-PD) to pay long-term care pharmacies an additional supply fee for each specified prescription dispensed to eligible beneficiaries during 2026 ($30) and 2027 (adjusted for inflation). This fee must be paid alongside existing reimbursements for drug costs and dispensing, with a $10,000 penalty for non-payment. The bill also directs the GAO to study long-term care pharmacy payment sustainability under Medicare, analyzing historical payments for brand/generic drugs and dispensing fees. It aims to ensure uninterrupted pharmacy access for Medicare beneficiaries in long-term care settings, particularly in rural areas.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates additional payments to long-term care pharmacies to ensure continued access to medications for Medicare beneficiaries, directly improving patient access to essential pharmacy services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicare Prescription Drugs

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in committee · United States · House Jun 12, 2025

HR 3954: Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2025

Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2025 This bill deems an individual receiving outpatient observation services in a hospital as an inpatient for purposes of satisfying the three-day inpatient hospital-stay requirement with respect to Medicare coverage of skilled nursing facility (SNF) services. (Generally, individuals must have been an inpatient at a hospital for at least three days in order to qualify for SNF services. An individual's time spent under observation at a hospital for purposes of determining whether the individual should be admitted does not count towards this requirement.)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes 3-day inpatient requirement barrier for SNF coverage, directly improving Medicare access as stated in title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Long-Term Care Medicare

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in committee · United States · House Feb 26, 2025

HR 1598: Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act

This bill removes an age restriction preventing working adults with disabilities aged 65 and older from enrolling in Medicaid buy-in programs. It amends two sections of the Social Security Act to eliminate the phrase "but less than 65" from eligibility rules, allowing these individuals to qualify for Medicaid coverage through state buy-in programs. The change directly affects working adults with disabilities who are 65 or older but previously could not access this Medicaid pathway. States must comply by January 1, 2027, but the policy change itself takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves age barrier for Medicaid buy-in, expanding coverage for disabled adults 65+ who were previously excluded from this pathway.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnables working disabled adults 65+ to maintain Medicaid coverage while employed, supporting labor participation and stability by removing a barrier to continued work.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · United States · House Dec 19, 2025

HR 4886: Larry Barrett Veterans’ Memory Care Act of 2025

This bill creates new rules for veterans needing memory care services under the Veterans Community Care Program. It requires the VA to honor veterans' preferences about where, when, and how they receive care, and to assess if they need a caregiver, for three years after enactment. Veterans living more than an hour from approved providers can get faster approval (within 30 days) for care with non-network providers, with in-home care provided during the approval wait. It also ensures veterans already receiving care under these new rules can continue until their care episode ends, regardless of the three-year timeframe.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands veterans' access to memory care services by requiring VA to honor preferences, assess caregiver needs, and expedite non-network care for remote veterans, strengthening healthcare access.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires VA to honor veterans' care preferences, expedite approvals for distant providers, and provide in-home care during waits, enhancing memory care access and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare

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