Bill · H.R. 9108· House(119-HR-9108)
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the eligibility for the rural emergency hospital designation under the Medicare program.
- Introduced
- 6/2/2026
- Last activity
- 6/2/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Derek Schmidt
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes a change to the Social Security Act regarding rural emergency hospitals under Medicare. It adjusts how facilities qualify for the rural emergency hospital designation. Specifically, it changes the timeframe a facility had to be operating as a critical access hospital or certain other types of facilities. The new timeframe is at any point during the period beginning on January 1, 2015. It also allows the designation to happen regardless of whether the national provider identification number changes due to an ownership change.
Yes· 3 of 16
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The bill directly targets rural communities by expanding and protecting rural emergency hospital designations.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
Broadening eligibility criteria for rural emergency hospitals helps preserve essential healthcare services in rural communities.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+4
Seniors disproportionately rely on rural hospitals and Medicare services, benefiting from secured facility designations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Broader Eligibility: Section 1 adjusts eligibility by allowing facilities to qualify if they were operating at any point between January 1, 2015, and the enactment date, which could help more rural facilities qualify for the designation.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Retirees+4Good For Seniors+4Good For Farmers+3Good For Business Owners+2Good For Children+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For People With Disabilities+2Good For Veterans+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Increases Medicare Funding+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+4
- 6/2/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House