The Rural Hospital Support Act amends Medicare payment calculations for sole community hospitals and Medicare-dependent hospitals.
The Rural Hospital Support Act amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the calculation of payments for sole community hospitals and Medicare-dependent hospitals. It introduces a rebasing mechanism for these hospitals, allowing for higher payments if certain conditions are met. The bill also extends the Medicare-dependent hospital program and prohibits adjustments to classifications and weighting factors for these hospitals. Effective from October 1, 2025, the changes aim to support rural hospitals by ensuring they receive adequate Medicare payments.
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