Preventive Home Visit Act

# Preventive Home Visit Act Summary **What It Would Do:** The Preventive Home Visit Act would establish a new program to provide home visits for certain vulnerable populations as a preventive health measure. While specific details aren't provided in this summary, bills with this title typically aim to cover health professional visits to patients' homes to prevent health problems before they become serious—such as visits for elderly individuals, new mothers, or people with chronic conditions. The program would likely be funded through Medicare or Medicaid. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily affect Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries who qualify for preventive home visits, as well as healthcare providers who would deliver these services. It could also impact federal healthcare budgets and state Medicaid programs. **Current Status:** As of now, S.

2829 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill was sponsored by Senator Angus King (I-Maine). For the most current information on this bill's progress, you can visit Congress.gov. *Note: Limited details are available in the information provided. For complete legislative language and specific provisions, consult Congress.gov or the bill's official text.*.