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Permanent Support for Rural and Low-Volume Hospitals

This act provides permanent financial support for rural hospitals and those serving a low number of Medicare patients. This ensures that residents in rural areas continue to have access to essential medical care, and these hospitals will have more stable funding, leading to better service quality.
Key points
Programs supporting Medicare-dependent hospitals and low-volume hospitals are permanently extended, instead of expiring in 2022.
These changes ensure that hospitals in smaller towns and rural areas will continue to receive additional payments, helping them maintain operations.
Citizens living in rural areas can feel more secure about the availability of medical services at their local hospitals.
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Print number: 117_HR_8565
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]
Process start date: 2022-07-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rural HELP Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8565.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Programs supporting Medicare-dependent hospitals and low-volume hospitals are permanently extended, instead of expiring in 2022.
  • These changes ensure that hospitals in smaller towns and rural areas will continue to receive additional payments, helping them maintain operations.
  • Citizens living in rural areas can feel more secure about the availability of medical services at their local hospitals.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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