H.R. 2486 · 108th Congress
To provide for the geographic reclassification of a county for purposes of equitable hospital payment rates under the Medicare Program.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Peter Visclosky
- Introduced
- 2003-06-16
- Latest action
- 2003-06-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Deems Porter County, Indiana, to be located in the Chicago, Illinois, Metropolitan Statistical Area for purposes of reimbursement under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) of disproportionate share hospitals in Porter County, Indiana, with respect to the operating costs of inpatient hospital services.