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Proposal:Critical Access Hospital Expansion Act of 2020

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Bill HR 6693
Type of Legislation House Bill
Congress 116
Source View original on Congress.gov
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Critical Access Hospital Expansion Act of 2020

This bill allows states to certify additional hospitals as necessary providers of services that may qualify as critical access hospitals (CAHs) under Medicare. Currently, a hospital must have been certified prior to January 1, 2006, in order to qualify as a CAH and accordingly receive special payment under Medicare.

Bill Title

Critical Access Hospital Expansion Act of 2020

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2020-05-01: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • 2020-05-01: Introduced in House
  • 2020-05-01: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.

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