Bill · H.R. 3134· House(119-HR-3134)

Emergency Care Improvement Act

Age: 54 years

Texas

Introduced: 5/1/2025
Last activity: 5/1/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: Jodey Arrington
Cosponsors: - 13 - 2

Health

Introduced
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What this bill would do

The Emergency Care Improvement Act aims to amend the Social Security Act to provide Medicare and Medicaid coverage for specific services provided by freestanding emergency centers (FECs). These centers are defined as licensed facilities staffed 24/7 by physicians and registered nurses, equipped with pharmacies, laboratories, and imaging services. The bill seeks to establish these services as covered under Medicare Part B and Medicaid. It also clarifies the application of EMTALA to include these facilities and adjusts payment structures for Medicare. This legislation follows findings that FECs can provide high-quality emergency care at significant savings to the Medicare program.

Yes· 3 of 8

Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
The bill expands access to emergency care coverage through freestanding emergency centers in various locations.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill expands Medicare coverage for emergency services provided by freestanding emergency centers.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The bill expands Medicaid coverage for emergency services provided by freestanding emergency centers.