To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to restore State authority to waive for certain facilities the 35-mile rule for designating critical access hospitals under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill provides restoring State authority to waive the 35-mile rule for certain Medicare critical access hospital designations Section 1820 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes, appropriations, reporting requirements, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Agriculture, Housing, Healthcare, and Transportation.
Who Benefits and How
Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Provides restoring State authority to waive the 35-mile rule for certain Medicare critical access hospital designations Section 1820 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill provides restoring State authority to waive the 35-mile rule for certain Medicare critical access hospital designations Section 1820 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Agriculture, Housing, Healthcare, Transportation
Primary Purpose
The bill provides restoring State authority to waive the 35-mile rule for certain Medicare critical access hospital designations Section 1820 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Durbin (for himself and Mr. Lankford) introduced the following …
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