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Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-3439| Senate 
| Updated: 12/11/2025
Thomas Tillis

Thomas Tillis

Republican Senator

North Carolina

Cosponsors (5)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2025, directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement comprehensive outreach and education initiatives for Medicare beneficiaries. The primary goal is to inform beneficiaries about their option to authorize a family caregiver to access their personal health information via the 1-800-MEDICARE telephone number, using a specified authorization form. These efforts will include informing beneficiaries, providers, and caregivers about this option, as well as educating them on best practices to prevent fraud related to health information access. Information and the authorization form must be made prominently available through various channels, including Medicare notices, the Medicare.gov website, and Medicare Advantage communications, with 1-800-MEDICARE operators receiving training to assist family caregivers effectively. The legislation also requires the Office of the Inspector General to develop and publicize best practices within one year to protect beneficiaries from fraudulent access or use of their health information, including recommendations for improving fraud reporting and investigation. It ensures that all materials are available in non-English languages and provides opportunities for caregivers to offer feedback on their experiences, aiming to simplify and secure information access for those supporting Medicare beneficiaries.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3766
Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2024
Dec 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 11, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec 16, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6735
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3766
    Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2024


  • December 11, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 11, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • December 16, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6735
    Introduced in House

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6735: Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2025

Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-3439| Senate 
| Updated: 12/11/2025
This bill, known as the Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2025, directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement comprehensive outreach and education initiatives for Medicare beneficiaries. The primary goal is to inform beneficiaries about their option to authorize a family caregiver to access their personal health information via the 1-800-MEDICARE telephone number, using a specified authorization form. These efforts will include informing beneficiaries, providers, and caregivers about this option, as well as educating them on best practices to prevent fraud related to health information access. Information and the authorization form must be made prominently available through various channels, including Medicare notices, the Medicare.gov website, and Medicare Advantage communications, with 1-800-MEDICARE operators receiving training to assist family caregivers effectively. The legislation also requires the Office of the Inspector General to develop and publicize best practices within one year to protect beneficiaries from fraudulent access or use of their health information, including recommendations for improving fraud reporting and investigation. It ensures that all materials are available in non-English languages and provides opportunities for caregivers to offer feedback on their experiences, aiming to simplify and secure information access for those supporting Medicare beneficiaries.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3766
Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2024
Dec 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 11, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec 16, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6735
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3766
    Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2024


  • December 11, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 11, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • December 16, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6735
    Introduced in House
Thomas Tillis

Thomas Tillis

Republican Senator

North Carolina

Cosponsors (5)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6735: Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted