H.R. 3531 · 113th Congress
Creating Access to Rehabilitation for Every Senior (CARES) Act of 2013
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- James Renacci
- Introduced
- 2013-11-19
- Latest action
- 2013-11-19 · Introduced in House
Summary
Creating Access to Rehabilitation for Every Senior (CARES) Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act with respect to coverage of extended care services without regard to the three-day prior hospitalization requirement (non-post-hospital extended care services).
Restricts such coverage to non-post-hospital extended care services in a qualified skilled nursing facility.
Directs the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MEDPAC) to study the cost of impact of this Act.