H.R. 3826 · 111th Congress
Tele-Care Act of 2009
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Judy Biggert
- Introduced
- 2009-10-15
- Latest action
- 2009-10-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Tele-Care Act of 2009 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) to provide for coverage under Medicare part B (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of unscheduled physician telephone services by a licensed health care practitioner, subject to certain requirements.
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a demonstration program to test the effectiveness of such coverage.