In-Home CARE Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 18, 2014)
In-Home Caregiver Assessment Resources and Education Act or the In-Home CARE Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Administration for Community Living to award grants to carry out home visiting programs for unpaid caregivers.
Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to coordinate with the National Family Caregiver Support Program, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and others on this grant program.
Requires grantees to provide:
- caregiver education and training regarding medication management, food preparation, falls prevention, and other subjects;
- services or referrals for services related to home care, such as transportation, home modification, or respite care; and
- an assessment and referral for physical and mental health services for the caregiver or person receiving care from the caregiver.
What just happenedSep 19, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 18, 2014
- Sep 19, 2014Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sep 18, 2014IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sep 18, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 18, 2014IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House