H.R.8967

Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization

Introduced·5/21/26

Extends the rural community hospital demonstration program by five years.

The bill extends the rural community hospital demonstration program by five years, changing the extension period from 15 years to 20 years. This amendment affects the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, specifically section 410A. The extension applies to rural community hospitals participating in the demonstration program, providing them with continued support and benefits.

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History

May 21

House

Introduced in House

May 21

House

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.