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HR 2491119th CongressIntroduced
ABC Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Civil Rights & JusticeHealthcareSocial Services
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The ABC Act mandates the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Social Security Administration to review and simplify processes for family caregivers accessing Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and Social Security benefits, reducing administrative burdens, improving communication, and ensuring ADA compliance in digital platforms.
Key Points
- 1Requires CMS and SSA to jointly review and streamline eligibility, enrollment, and benefit utilization processes for family caregivers.
- 2Aims to eliminate redundant documentation and harmonize forms across federal agencies to ease caregiver administrative tasks.
- 3Mandates improvements in communication accessibility, including ADA-compliant websites, multilingual support, and caregiver-focused training for agency staff.
Impact Areas
Family caregiversIndividuals receiving care (Medicare/Medicaid/CHIP beneficiaries)Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)Social Security Administration (SSA)State Medicaid and CHIP agenciesPeople with disabilitiesNon-English-speaking populations
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