Bills · HR 2437
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2437Health
EASE Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 27· LAST ACTION MAR 27
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to ensure that people facing serious illnesses, particularly those nearing the end of life, are fully informed about all their care options, including hospice. Currently, some patients and their families may not be aware of the full range of support available through Medicare, or they may struggle to find information about local hospice services.
If this bill becomes law, more individuals who could benefit from the comfort and support of hospice care will be given clear information about how to access it. This could lead to a better quality of life in their final stages, allowing them to make choices aligned with their wishes. If it doesn't pass, the current system continues, where the provision of hospice information might be less explicit, consistent, or easily accessible during a critical time for patients and their families.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires hospitals to provide information on available hospice programs to Medicare patients who are likely eligible for hospice care upon discharge.
This ensures patients are aware of comprehensive end-of-life care options covered by Medicare.
PROVISION 02
Clarifies that hospitals must provide information on home health services through home health agencies to individuals likely to need home health services.
This makes information on home-based care options clearer and more specific for patients.
PROVISION 03
Clarifies that hospitals must provide information on post-hospital extended care services to individuals likely to need such services.
This reinforces existing requirements for informing patients about their options for ongoing care after leaving the hospital.
PROVISION 04
Sets an effective date for these changes for discharges occurring on or after January 1, 2026.
This provides hospitals with a clear timeline for implementing the new requirements.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 27
Introduced in House
MAR 27
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2437
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 27, 2025
Last actionMar 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2025
House BillHR 2437Health
EASE Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 27, 2025
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