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Medicare Payment Stabilization: Improving Access to Long-Term Care Hospitals.

This Act aims to improve access to specialized Long-Term Care Hospitals (LTCHs) for Medicare beneficiaries. It introduces temporary changes to how Medicare reimburses these hospitals for treating the most expensive and complex cases, including patients with severe wounds. These adjustments are designed to financially stabilize LTCHs, ensuring they continue to accept patients requiring intensive, long-term care.
Key points
Temporarily increases Medicare payments to Long-Term Care Hospitals for treating patients with very high resource needs (Fiscal Years 2025 and 2026).
Establishes a temporary higher standard payment rate for LTCHs treating patients with severe wounds (e.g., Stage 3 or 4 wounds) from 2025 through 2027.
The goal is to incentivize these hospitals to treat Medicare beneficiaries with the most serious and complex health requirements.
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Print number: 118_HR_9173
Sponsor: Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]
Process start date: 2024-07-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Long Term Care Stabilization Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9173.

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 2024-07-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Temporarily increases Medicare payments to Long-Term Care Hospitals for treating patients with very high resource needs (Fiscal Years 2025 and 2026).
  • Establishes a temporary higher standard payment rate for LTCHs treating patients with severe wounds (e.g., Stage 3 or 4 wounds) from 2025 through 2027.
  • The goal is to incentivize these hospitals to treat Medicare beneficiaries with the most serious and complex health requirements.
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. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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