Congress·In Committee·H.R. 1924
Securing Access to Care for Seniors in Critical Condition Act of 2025
Medicare Payments for Long-Term Care Hospitals
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Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- Congress is looking to change how Medicare pays long-term care hospitals, which are facilities that treat patients needing specialized care for several weeks. The bill would allow these hospitals to receive higher payments for treating patients with very complex medical conditions.
- Currently, Medicare pays these hospitals a lower, standard rate for many patients unless they were previously in an intensive care unit or on a ventilator. This bill creates a new "high acuity" rule, allowing the higher payment rate for any patient whose condition is considered medically difficult or severe.
- Supporters of the bill, led by Mr. Hern of Oklahoma, say this will help ensure that the sickest seniors can access specialized care. If the bill becomes law, these new payment rules would begin for patients discharged on or after October 1, 2026.
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Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Securing Access to Care for Seniors in Critical Condition Act of 2025
Bill NumberHR 1924
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Data Sources
Sponsor
Cosponsors
(7)D: 2R: 5
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