HR 7274
Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2024
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Bill overview
The Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2024 aims to improve access to information for family caregivers of Medicare beneficiaries. It directs the Department of Health and Human Services to expand outreach and education efforts through the 1-800-MEDICARE helpline and website. Specifically, the bill requires the creation of a standardized form for caregivers to authorize access to a beneficiary’s health information and mandates the development and dissemination of best practices to protect beneficiaries from Medicare fraud, alongside opportunities for caregiver feedback.
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Abigail Davis Spanberger
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