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Easier Access to Care for Seniors in Long-Term Hospitals

New rules aim to help long-term care hospitals receive full payments for treating critically ill seniors. This change could improve funding for complex patient care, potentially enhancing the quality and availability of specialized services for elderly individuals needing intensive treatment.
Key points
Long-term care hospitals will receive full payments for treating the most severely ill patients, which was previously limited.
This change applies to patients whose primary diagnosis indicates a very high level of treatment complexity, as defined by Medicare.
The new rules will take effect on October 1, 2025, allowing hospitals time to adapt.
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Print number: 117_HR_9658
Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1]
Process start date: 2022-12-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Securing Access to Care for Seniors in Critical Condition Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9658.

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 2022-12-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Long-term care hospitals will receive full payments for treating the most severely ill patients, which was previously limited.
  • This change applies to patients whose primary diagnosis indicates a very high level of treatment complexity, as defined by Medicare.
  • The new rules will take effect on October 1, 2025, allowing hospitals time to adapt.
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. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1].

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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