Medicare would make it easier for family caregivers to access patient health information.
Currently, Medicare does not explicitly require informing people how family caregivers can access health information. This bill would require Medicare to tell beneficiaries about allowing family caregivers to get their health information through 1-800-MEDICARE. It would also identify and share best practices to protect against fraud and make sure information is available in different languages.
Today, there's no specific requirement for Medicare to actively inform beneficiaries about how family caregivers can access their health information through 1-800-MEDICARE using a special form. If this bill passes, Medicare would be required to educate beneficiaries and applicants about this option. The Office of the Inspector General would also create public best practices to prevent fraud related to health information access.
HR 6735 · 119th Congress · December 16, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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