S.521

Waives certain distance requirements for hospitals designated as critical access hospitals.

The Supporting Access to Rural Community Hospitals Act of 2025 amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive certain distance requirements for hospitals electing to be designated as critical access hospitals. This includes modifying the criteria for such hospitals and making conforming amendments to the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003. The changes apply to rural community hospitals participating in a demonstration program.