New Affordable Care Act Demonstration to Provide Care at Home for Medicare Patients

Up to 10,000 Medicare patients with chronic conditions will now be able to get most of the care they need

at home under a new demonstration announced today by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

"This program gives new life to the old practice of house calls, but with 21st Century technology and a team approach," said CMS Acting Administrator Marilyn Tavenner.

Created by the Affordable Care Act, the new Independence at Home Demonstration greatly expands the scope of in-home services Medicare beneficiaries can receive. The Independence at Home Demonstration will provide chronically ill patients with a complete range of primary care services. Participation in the Demonstration is voluntary for Medicare beneficiaries.