I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6794 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 14, 2023 Mr. Burgess (for himself and Mrs. Dingell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , 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 A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the Medicare independence at home medical practice demonstration program.

1. Extending the Medicare independence at home demonstration program (a) In general Section 1866E(e) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395cc–5(e) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking 10-year and inserting 12-year ; and (2) by striking tenth each place such term appears and inserting twelfth in each such place. (b) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the Independence at Home Medical Practice Demonstration Program established under section 1866E of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395cc–5 ). Such report shall contain an evaluation of— (1) the effectiveness of such Program with respect to health outcomes; and (2) any barriers to participation in such Program.