H.R. 8580 · 117th Congress
The LTCH Access and Stability Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Terri Sewell
- Introduced
- 2022-07-28
- Latest action
- 2022-07-28 · Introduced in House
Summary
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.