Essential Caregivers Act of 2026
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Summary
The Essential Caregivers Act of 2026 amends Medicare and Medicaid regulations to require nursing facilities, skilled nursing facilities, long-term care hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and intermediate care facilities to implement an "essential caregivers program" during periods when regular visitation is suspended. Under this program, each resident may designate up to two essential caregivers who are permitted in-person access, subject to limited exceptions for infectious disease screening, safety protocol compliance, and end-of-life care protections. The bill also requires state survey agencies to prioritize and resolve complaints about essential caregiver access violations within three days.
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