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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS

Senate BillS 891Health

Bipartisan Health Care Act

INTRO MAR 6· LAST ACTION MAR 6

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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This bill matters because it seeks to maintain and improve access to healthcare for millions of Americans by preventing many critical health programs from expiring. If these extensions do not pass, many hospitals (especially rural ones), ambulance services, and telehealth options could see reduced funding or end entirely, potentially disrupting care for vulnerable populations.

Furthermore, the bill attempts to modernize and streamline the healthcare system, addressing issues like provider enrollment, coverage gaps for specific groups, and unfair pricing practices. It also significantly invests in ongoing efforts to combat the opioid crisis, which continues to impact communities nationwide, and strengthens the country's readiness for future public health emergencies. Voters should care because this bill directly influences the affordability, accessibility, and quality of healthcare services, impacting everything from routine doctor visits to emergency care and long-term treatment for chronic conditions.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Extends numerous expiring health provisions and programs across Medicare and other public health initiatives.

This ensures continuity of care and prevents disruptions in services for millions of Americans who rely on these programs.

PROVISION 02

Implements various adjustments to Medicaid, including streamlining provider enrollment, modifying coverage for home and community-based services, and removing age restrictions for working adults with disabilities.

These changes aim to improve access to care, make the program more efficient, and better support vulnerable populations.

PROVISION 03

Reauthorizes and expands efforts to combat the opioid crisis through prevention, treatment, and recovery programs, and extends a temporary order for fentanyl-related substances.

This continues and strengthens the national response to a critical public health emergency, supporting individuals and communities affected by addiction.

PROVISION 04

Extends certain telehealth flexibilities and calls for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests and specific home infusion services.

These provisions modernize healthcare delivery, expand access to advanced diagnostic tools, and offer more convenient care options for patients.

PROVISION 05

Modifies certain requirements for ensuring deceased individuals do not remain enrolled in Medicaid and codifies provider screening rules related to deceased providers.

These administrative changes aim to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse within the Medicaid program, ensuring funds are used appropriately.

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ACTION TIMELINE

2 EVENTS

MAR 6

Introduced in Senate

INTROREFERRAL

MAR 6

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

INTROREFERRAL

BILL INFO

TypeSenate Bill

NumberS 891

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedMar 6, 2025

Last actionMar 6, 2025

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 6, 2025

Senate BillS 891Health

Bipartisan Health Care Act

INTRODUCED MAR 6, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 6, 2025

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Introduced

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Passed House

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To President

Became Law

Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed Senate
Passed House
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Extends numerous expiring health provisions and programs across Medicare and other public health initiatives.

This ensures continuity of care and prevents disruptions in services for millions of Americans who rely on these programs.

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These changes aim to improve access to care, make the program more efficient, and better support vulnerable populations.

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Reauthorizes and expands efforts to combat the opioid crisis through prevention, treatment, and recovery programs, and extends a temporary order for fentanyl-related substances.

This continues and strengthens the national response to a critical public health emergency, supporting individuals and communities affected by addiction.

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Extends certain telehealth flexibilities and calls for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests and specific home infusion services.

These provisions modernize healthcare delivery, expand access to advanced diagnostic tools, and offer more convenient care options for patients.

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Modifies certain requirements for ensuring deceased individuals do not remain enrolled in Medicaid and codifies provider screening rules related to deceased providers.

These administrative changes aim to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse within the Medicaid program, ensuring funds are used appropriately.

DEADLINES & DATES

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One-year from effective date of bill's enactment

One-year delay of Medicaid and CHIP requirements for health screenings, referrals, and case management services for eligible juveniles in public institutions.

Not specified; extensions imply current deadlines are pushed back from their original dates.

Various expiring health provisions and programs are extended, preventing their deadlines from occurring.

GLOSSARY

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Medicaid: A joint federal and state program that helps cover healthcare costs for low-income people, families, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
CHIP: The Children's Health Insurance Program, which provides low-cost health coverage to children in families who earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford private insurance.
Medicare: A federal health insurance program for people 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant).
DSH (Disproportionate Share Hospital): A hospital that provides a disproportionate amount of uncompensated care to uninsured patients and those covered by Medicaid.
Telehealth: Healthcare services provided remotely through technology, such as video calls with a doctor.
Hospice Care: A type of care and philosophy that focuses on the palliation of a terminally ill patient's symptoms, and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs, at the end of life.
PDMP (Prescription Drug Monitoring Program)

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MAR 6, 25

Introduced in Senate

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MAR 6, 25

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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