HR. 6766In Committee
Essential Caregivers Act of 2025
Prohibits certain Medicare and Medicaid long-term care and rehabilitation facilities from blocking essential caregivers' access to residents, including during limited emergency visitation restrictions
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibits certain Medicare and Medicaid long-term care and rehabilitation facilities from blocking essential caregivers' access to residents, including during limited emergency visitation restrictions
Key points
- Require caregiver safety compliance
- Prohibit caregiver access restrictions
- Authorize caregiver access appeals
- Limit emergency visitation bans
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-12-16 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Topics and policy areas
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