Life Care Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Feb 1994): Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 371.
What this bill does
S. 1833, the Life Care Act, would establish a voluntary public insurance program to cover nursing home stays for individuals aged 45 and older. The program would be administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and would cover specified nursing care and related services. Individuals would need to meet eligibility criteria, including requiring assistance with daily living activities and demonstrating cognitive impairment, as determined by contracted Long-Term Care Screening Agencies.
The bill specifies three levels of lifetime coverage, ranging from $30,000 to $90,000, which would be adjusted for inflation. It also outlines rules for premium payments based on age at enrollment and includes provisions for reimbursement to nursing homes. The legislation proposes that payments for nursing home stays would come from the U.S. Treasury's general fund, with certain costs for room and board being the responsibility of the individual.
This bill was introduced in the Senate in 1994 by Senator Edward Kennedy. As of its introduction, its status is "Introduced." There have been no further legislative actions noted in the provided material.
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Official summary
Life Care Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to add a new title, title XXVII: Life Care: Public Insurance Program for Nursing Home Care. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, under such new title, to establish a voluntary insurance program for individuals 45 years of age and over to cover the nursing home stays of such individuals. Sets forth provisions of the program concerning: (1) benefits; (2) eligibility; (3) premiums; (4) providers; and (5) reimbursement to nursing homes. Directs the Secretary to contract with entities to act as Long-Term Care Screening Agencies which shall assess the eligibility of individuals for services under the new title.
Timeline
22 Feb 1994
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 371.
Common questions
- What does S. 1833 do?
- S. 1833, the Life Care Act, would establish a voluntary public insurance program to cover nursing home stays for individuals aged 45 and older. The program would be administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and would cover specified nursing care and related services. Individuals would need to meet eligibility criteria, including requiring assistance with daily living activities and demonstrating cognitive impairment, as determined by contracted Long-Term Care Screening Agencies. The bill specifies three levels of lifetime coverage, ranging from $30,000 to $90,000, which would be adjusted for inflation. It also outlines rules for premium payments based on age at enrollment and includes provisions for reimbursement to nursing homes. The legislation proposes that payments for nursing home stays would come from the U.S. Treasury's general fund, with certain costs for room and board being the responsibility of the individual. This bill was introduced in the Senate in 1994 by Senator Edward Kennedy. As of its introduction, its status is "Introduced." There have been no further legislative actions noted in the provided material.
- Has S. 1833 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 1833. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 1833?
- S. 1833 was sponsored by Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] (D-MA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 1833?
- Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 371. (22 Feb 1994).
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