Bill · H.R. 1720· House(119-HR-1720)
Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act
- Introduced
- 2/27/2025
- Last activity
- 2/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Carol Miller
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act," seeks to amend the Social Security Act. It aims to extend certain telehealth flexibilities regarding hospice care under the Medicare program. The extension moves the end date from March 31, 2025, to December 31, 2027. Additionally, the bill establishes requirements for using modifiers or codes when hospice claims involve telehealth encounters occurring on or after January 1, 2026.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill extends the availability of telehealth flexibilities for hospice care through December 31, 2027.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+4
The bill extends telehealth flexibilities for hospice care which primarily serves the Medicare-eligible senior population.
Would retired people be better off under this?+4
The extension of telehealth flexibilities assists retirees receiving hospice care through Medicare.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Extended Telehealth Access: The bill extends the expiration date for certain telehealth flexibilities from March 31, 2025, to December 31, 2027, under Section 2. This provides continued flexibility for hospice care encounters through telehealth.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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New Restrictions on Telehealth Encounters: Under Section 2, certain flexibilities will not apply to encounters occurring on or after January 1, 2026, if the individual is in an area subject to a hospice enrollment moratorium for at least 6 months and the provider is subject to enhanced oversight.
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Provider Enrollment Restrictions: Section 2 also states that the flexibility will not apply if the encounter is performed by a hospice physician or nurse practitioner who is not enrolled under section 1866(j) and is not an opt-out physician or practitioner.
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New Claim Requirements: Section 3 requires that for any encounter occurring on or after January 1, 2026, hospice claims must include one or more modifiers or codes to indicate the encounter was conducted via telehealth.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees+4Good For Seniors+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Increases Medicare Funding+2
- 2/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Aaron BeanRepublican · Florida
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Jared GoldenDemocrat · Maine
Joseph MorelleDemocrat · New York
Beth Van DuyneRepublican · Texas