# 119-s-3439: Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2025

119-s-3439, Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-3439
- Congress: 119
- Title: Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-12-11
- Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Gives designated family caregivers a way to access a Medicare beneficiary's personal health information through the toll-free 1-800-MEDICARE line.** This bill would require targeted outreach and education so Medicare beneficiaries know they can authorize a caregiver using a specified CMS caregiver authorization form. - Families and caregivers: Would make it easier for authorized family caregivers to get a beneficiary's health information by phone after the beneficiary completes the CMS-10106 caregiver authorization form or a successor form. - Medicare beneficiaries: Would receive clear notices and website information about the caregiver access option in ways that are prominent and easy to understand, including languages other than English. - Providers and 1-800-MEDICARE operators: Would get guidance and training so operators can give caregivers the right resources and so providers know best practices to prevent fraud. - Federal agencies and state programs: Would be asked to coordinate outreach with State Health Insurance Assistance Programs and the Administration for Community Living, and the Office of Inspector General would publish fraud-prevention best practices within 1 year.

## Cosponsors (5)

- Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH), 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA), 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK), 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN), 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI), 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Medicare caregiver access and outreach: benefit, high. If enacted, the bill would require HHS to inform people with Medicare Part A or Part B about a new caregiver access option. You would be able to authorize a family caregiver to get your Medicare personal health information by phone at 1-800-MEDICARE. A caregiver would be able to use that number onl…

## Related bills

- 119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
- 119-s-410: Love Lives On Act of 2025
- 119-s-3267: ASAP Act
- 119-s-522: Credit Union Board Modernization Act
- 119-s-339: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act

## Sources
- [119-s-3439 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3439)

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- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
- [119-s-410: Love Lives On Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-410)
- [119-s-3267: ASAP Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3267)
- [119-s-522: Credit Union Board Modernization Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-522)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3439 (as of 2026-04-21).