H.R. 92 · 112th Congress
Tele-Care Act of 2011
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Judy Biggert
- Introduced
- 2011-01-05
- Latest action
- 2011-02-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Tele-Care Act of 2011 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under Medicare part B (Supplemental Medical Insurance Benefits) 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.