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119th Congress
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SENATES. 5270· 119th Congress

Medicare at Home Act

Sponsor
Andy Kim (D-NJ)
Introduced
Aug 5, 2026
Last Action
Aug 5, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
Aug 5, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Bill details unavailable. Official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.
  • Based on title: likely expands Medicare coverage or payment for home-based medical care instead of facility care.
  • Specific provisions—eligibility rules, services covered, funding amounts—cannot be confirmed until bill text is analyzed.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Medicare beneficiaries could gain access to more care at home, potentially lowering out-of-pocket costs and improving convenience.
  • Hospitals and nursing facilities face potential revenue loss if patients shift to home-based services.
  • Taxpayers may see higher or lower Medicare costs depending on whether home care reduces overall spending.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill introduced Aug. 5, 2026; referred to Senate Finance Committee. No action yet. Unlikely to move without committee vote.
  • Zero cosponsors signals limited early support, though bill can still gain backing during committee review.
  • Track progress at Congress.gov or contact your senator's office to ask their stance on home-based Medicare coverage.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Aug 5, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Aug 5, 2026Introduced in Senate