Bill · H.R. 1303· House(119-HR-1303)

Protecting America’s Seniors’ Access to Care Act

Age: 61 years

Minnesota

Introduced: 2/13/2025
Last activity: 2/13/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Michelle Fischbach
Cosponsors: - 25 - 1

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is titled the "Protecting America's Seniors' Access to Care Act." It aims to prevent the Secretary of Health and Human Services from carrying out specific regulations. Specifically, it targets the final rule published on May 10, 2024, regarding Medicare and Medicaid programs. This rule involves minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities and Medicaid institutional payment transparency reporting. The Act would prohibit the implementation, administration, or enforcement of these provisions.

Yes

No question was scored yes.

The opposite· 3 of 7

Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-5
The bill prohibits the enforcement of rules related to Medicaid institutional payment transparency reporting.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?-4
The bill prevents the implementation of minimum staffing standards in long-term care facilities which serve seniors.
Would retired people be better off under this?-4
The bill blocks staffing requirements that could protect the quality of care for retirees in long-term facilities.