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RepublicanBill · H.R. 538· House(119-HR-538)

Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2025

Rep. Smith
Age: 56 years
Nebraska
Introduced
1/16/2025
Last activity
1/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsored by
Adrian Smith
Cosponsors
Republican - 1Democrat - 1
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the ``Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2025'', aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The primary goal is to remove the requirement for a 96-hour physician certification for inpatient critical access hospital services. These changes would specifically impact section 1814(a) of the Social Security Act. The amendments are set to take effect for items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2026.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4

    The bill specifically assists critical access hospitals which are vital to rural healthcare infrastructure.

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3

    Removing the 96-hour physician certification requirement facilitates easier access to inpatient services in critical access hospitals.

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+2

    Seniors relying on Medicare services benefit from the removal of procedural certification requirements for inpatient care.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.