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H.R. 8580

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To amend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to provide for a 12-month extension of the Medicare long-term care hospital waiver of the site-neutral IPPS payment rate.
About This Bill
Introduced
Congress
117th (2021–2023)
Introduced
July 28, 2022
Sponsor
Rep. Terri SewellD
Cosponsors (9)
3D 6R
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The LTCH Access and Stability Act This bill waives the Medicare site-neutral payment rate for inpatient services at long-term care hospitals for an additional 12 months after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must report on the effects of this waiver on hospital admissions and overall access to services, among other information.

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