Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act
Rep. Van Duyne Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Medicare Fraud in Hospice and Home Health Care
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by two House committees. It is actively moving forward as it waits for these groups to study the proposal. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
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Owners of hospice programs and home health agencies face significantly higher compliance costs and more frequent government inspections. Newly enrolled providers must undergo annual surveys for three years, and agencies in high-fraud areas must submit to fingerprinting and prove they carry liability insurance. Legitimate providers may benefit from a level playing field as fraudulent competitors are weeded out, but the added regulatory burden could be especially tough on smaller operations.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 16.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
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Introduced in House
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What the new hospice and home health fraud crackdown means for Florida seniors
While the freeze on new enrollments aims to stop fraudsters who steal Medicare numbers, families in Florida are asking what the change means for access to care. Experts clarify that existing providers will continue to serve patients during the crackdown.
Trump administration freezes new Medicare enrollments for hospice and home health care providers
The temporary moratorium aims to stop fraudulent operators from entering the Medicare system and collecting taxpayer money through fake claims. Industry groups like the National Alliance for Care at Home warned against actions that might discourage legitimate care.
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Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act
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