Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act
Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act
Plain Language Summary
# Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act - Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would allow Medicare to permanently cover cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs delivered through telehealth (video visits) in patients' homes. Currently, these rehabilitation services—which help patients recover from heart attacks, heart surgeries, and lung diseases—typically require in-person visits at medical facilities. The bill would make remote delivery a permanent option rather than a temporary one. **Who It Affects** The legislation primarily affects Medicare beneficiaries (seniors age 65+ and some younger disabled individuals) who need heart or lung rehabilitation.
It could also benefit healthcare providers by expanding how they deliver these services, and may increase access for patients in rural areas or those with mobility challenges. **Current Status** The bill (S 248) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and is currently pending in committee. It has not yet been voted on by the full Senate.
CRS Official Summary
Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act This bill permanently allows services relating to cardiac rehabilitation programs, intensive cardiac rehabilitation programs, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs to be furnished via telehealth at a beneficiary's home under Medicare.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.