Congress Repeals Medicare Therapy Cap
In the early morning hours of February 9, 2018, the United States Senate and House of Representatives both passed legislation that repeals the outpatient therapy cap; however, changes payment rates for services provided by a physical therapist assistant and/or occupational therapy assistant to Medicare beneficiaries receiving outpatient therapy services. In addition, the legislation also makes changes to the Home Health Agencies and Part A home health services. President Trump signed the bill into law early Friday morning. The therapy cap repeal is effective with dates of services on and after