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Congress·In Committee·12 months ago

Medicare Payments for Long-Term Care Hospitals

Also known as: Securing Access to Care for Seniors in Critical Condition Act of 2025

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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.

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Mar 6, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Mar 6, 2025

Introduced in House

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.

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Cosponsors

(7)
D: 2R: 5

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