Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act

This bill makes it easier for Medicare patients to get home health care when what they mainly need is help from an occupational therapist. Today, people often must also need nursing, physical therapy, or speech therapy to qualify. This change says a doctor’s order for occupational therapy at home can by itself open the door to Medicare-covered home health services.

If passed, the change would start for care provided on or after January 1, 2026.

• Who is affected: People with Medicare who need occupational therapy at home
• What changes: Needing occupational therapy alone can qualify someone for Medicare-covered home health services
• When: Applies to services on or after January 1, 2026