CBO Deficit Reduction Report Proposes Home Health Copayments

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report, “Reducing the Deficit: Spending and Revenue Options,” advising Congress on possible methods to reduce the federal budget deficit and increase revenue. CBO’s options for Congress include a proposal, “Mandatory Spending-Option 20,” to establish a 10 percent copayment per 60-day episode of home health care under Medicare. If…