US HB7759 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 20-1)
Status: Introduced on July 23 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-07-23 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Social Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 23 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-07-23 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Social Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Modifies requirements for the Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment Program during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The program provides Medicare payments in advance to eligible providers experiencing claims or cash flow disruptions, such as during national emergencies; the program was specifically expanded in response to COVID-19 to encompass more types of providers, subject to certain recoupment and repayment provisions. The bill allows the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to forgive repayment, extend the recoupment timeline, and lower applicable interest rates for hospitals experiencing significant financial hardship (e.g., impending bankruptcy).
Title
Saving Rural Hospitals from Closure Act
Sponsors
Rep. Jason Smith [R-MO] | Rep. David McKinley [R-WV] | Rep. Carol Miller [R-WV] | Rep. Billy Long [R-MO] |
Rep. Kelly Armstrong [R-ND] | Rep. Bruce Westerman [R-AR] | Rep. David Roe [R-TN] | Rep. Jeff Fortenberry [R-NE] |
Rep. James Hagedorn [R-MN] | Rep. Tom Cole [R-OK] | Rep. Frank Lucas [R-OK] | Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer [R-MO] |
Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL] | Rep. Sam Graves [R-MO] | Rep. David Kustoff [R-TN] | Rep. Jeff Van Drew [R-NJ] |
Rep. Kendra Horn [D-OK] | Rep. Tom Tiffany [R-WI] | Rep. Jim Banks [R-IN] | Rep. Vicky Hartzler [R-MO] |
Rep. Tom Emmer [R-MN] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2020-07-23 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. |
2020-07-23 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
2020-07-23 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Bankruptcy
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Hospital care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Interest, dividends, interest rates
Medicare
Unemployment
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Hospital care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Interest, dividends, interest rates
Medicare
Unemployment
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7759/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7759/BILLS-116hr7759ih.pdf |