Bill Detail
H.R. 8967
Congress: 119
Title
Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization
Summary
Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization This bill extends the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program for an additional five years. The program tests the feasibility of cost-based reimbursement under Medicare for small rural hospitals that are too large to qualify for special payment as critical access hospitals. The bill specifies that hospitals that participate in the program between December 30, 2024, and January 1, 2027, may continue to participate during the five-year extension period.
Sponsor
Rep. Randy Feenstra [R-IA-4]
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Status as of Jun 19, 8:36 AM · synced 10d ago
Introduced
2026-05-21
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Bill Engagement
Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization This bill extends the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program for an additional five years.