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US HR9257

US HR9257
Rural Health Care Access Act of 2022


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Introduced
10/31/2022
In Committee
10/31/2022
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 permit States to designate without any mileage limitations facili- ties that are located in rural areas as critical access hospitals, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Rural Health Care Access Act of 2022, aims to amend the Social Security Act to allow states to designate rural facilities as "critical access hospitals" without any mileage limitations. This change is intended to improve access to healthcare in rural areas by making it easier for facilities to qualify for this special designation, which provides them with certain benefits and flexibilities under Medicare.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 10/31/2022)

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