H.R. 3832 — Introduced in House

I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3832 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2014Mr. McDermott 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 modify the surety bond requirement applicable to home health agencies as a condition of participation under Medicare. 1. Modification of Medicare home health surety bond condition of participation requirement Section 1861(o)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(o)(7)) is amended to read as follows: (7) provides the Secretary with a surety bond— (A) in a form specified by the Secretary and in an amount that is not less than $50,000; and (B) that the Secretary determines is commensurate with the volume of payments to the home health agency; and .