Bill · H.R. 5198· House(119-HR-5198)

Rural Health Clinic Location Modernization Act of 2025

Age: 50 years

Kansas

Introduced: 9/8/2025
Last activity: 9/8/2025 — 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: Tracey Mann
Cosponsors: - 10 - 18

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is titled the "Rural Health Clinic Location Modernization Act of 2025." It seeks to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act regarding Medicare. Specifically, it aims to change the definition used to determine if an area is considered an urban area for rural health clinic qualification. The change replaces the term "urbanized area" with "an urban area with a population of s'50,000 or more." These changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Yes· 3 of 6

Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2
The bill helps preserve the rural health clinic designation for locations near growing urban areas, supporting local healthcare infrastructure.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+1
The bill affects Medicare-funded rural health clinics which serve a significant population of seniors.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
Maintaining rural health clinic status can help preserve medical services available to low-income populations in rural areas.