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Financial Support for Alaska and Hawaii Hospitals

This act aims to ensure that hospitals in remote communities in Alaska and Hawaii receive sufficient funds to provide medical services. This will guarantee residents in these areas access to essential healthcare, allowing hospitals to cover their reasonable costs.
Key points
Hospitals in remote communities in Alaska and Hawaii will receive additional payments if their current funding is less than 94% of the actual costs of services provided.
These changes will not affect the amount of copayments paid by patients.
Additional funds for hospitals will not be subject to budget neutrality rules, meaning they won't need to be offset by cuts in other areas.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4250
Sponsor: Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]
Process start date: 2025-06-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SOLES Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4250.

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 2025-06-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Hospitals in remote communities in Alaska and Hawaii will receive additional payments if their current funding is less than 94% of the actual costs of services provided.
  • These changes will not affect the amount of copayments paid by patients.
  • Additional funds for hospitals will not be subject to budget neutrality rules, meaning they won't need to be offset by cuts in other areas.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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Health