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H.R. 1924

Congress: 119

Title

Securing Access to Care for Seniors in Critical Condition Act of 2025

Summary

Securing Access to Care for Seniors in Critical Condition Act of 2025 This bill exempts discharges from long-term care hospitals (LTCHs) from the Medicare site-neutral payment rate if the discharge meets specified high acuity criteria and occurs on or after October 1, 2026. (The site-neutral rate is the lower of Medicare’s acute care hospital payment rate under the inpatient prospective payment system or 100% of the cost of the stay. LTCH stays that do not qualify for the specialized LTCH payment rate under Medicare are instead paid at the site-neutral rate.)

Sponsor

Rep. Kevin Hern [R-OK-1]

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Status as of Jun 29, 5:59 AM · synced 14h ago

Introduced

2025-03-06

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3 orgs · 44 lobbyists · 4 filings mention H.R. 1924 (Securing Access to Care for Seniors in Critical Condition Act of 2025) in LDA disclosures.