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US HR1887

US HR1887
Rural Hospital Support Act


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Introduced
03/12/2021
In Committee
03/12/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to rebase the calculation of payments for sole community hospitals and Medicare-dependent hospitals, and for other pur- poses.

AI Summary

This bill, the Rural Hospital Support Act, aims to amend the Social Security Act to rebase the calculation of payments for sole community hospitals (SCHs) and Medicare-dependent hospitals (MDHs). Specifically, it allows SCHs to substitute their "subparagraph (M) rebased target amount" for the standard payment amount if it results in greater payment, and it similarly allows MDHs to rebase their target amounts using a 2016 base year. The bill also prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from making certain adjustments to the rebased payments for SCHs and MDHs. Additionally, it extends the MDH program and the increased payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 03/12/2021)

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