Hospice CARE Act of 2026 Hospice Care Accountability, Reform,...
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure the integrity of hospice care furnished under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
This bill, known as the Hospice CARE Act of 2026, aims to improve the quality and accountability of hospice care provided under the Medicare program. It was introduced on March 17, 2026, and is sponsored by a bipartisan group of representatives, including Linda Sanchez, Joe Wilson, Suzan DelBene, Steven Horsford, Don Beyer, and Thomas Suozzi.
The bill targets Medicare beneficiaries who receive hospice care, ensuring that the services they receive meet certain standards of quality and integrity. This would directly affect patients and their families who rely on hospice care for end-of-life support, as well as the healthcare providers who deliver these services. By establishing stricter regulations and enforcement mechanisms, the bill seeks to prevent fraud and abuse within the hospice care system.
Currently, the bill has been introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Energy and Commerce. These committees will review the bill's provisions and determine its next steps in the legislative process.
