Session 117

HR 2114

Essential Caregivers Act of 2021

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Session 117

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Session 117

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The Essential Caregivers Act of 2021 requires skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, and intermediate care facilities for the intellectually disabled to allow residents to designate up to two essential caregivers to provide daily living assistance or emotional support during a public health emergency. These caregivers must adhere to facility safety protocols, including regular COVID-19 testing and private room visits, and sign a waiver releasing the facility from liability for any COVID-19 transmission. The bill aims to improve resident well-being and access to support during the pandemic.

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2021-03-19House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

2021-03-19House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2021-03-19House

2021-03-19

Introduced in House

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HR 2114

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