Bill > S1916

This bill, the Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015, amends the Communications Act of 1934 to expand eligibility for discounted telecommunications and information services funded by the Universal Service Fund. Specifically, it adds skilled nursing facilities to the list of eligible health care providers that can receive these services at rates comparable to those in urban areas, aiming to improve connectivity for rural residents. The Universal Service Fund is a federal program designed to make telecommunications services more affordable and accessible, particularly in rural and underserved areas. This change ensures that skilled nursing facilities, like other healthcare providers, can access necessary communication technologies to serve their patients in rural locations.