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RepublicanBill · S. 5462· Senate(119-S-5462)

FCHIP Extension Act

Rep. Hoeven
Age: 69 years
North Dakota
Introduced
9/23/2026
Last activity
9/23/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsored by
John Hoeven
Cosponsors
Republican - 3Democrat - 0
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is known as the Frontier Community Health Integration Project Extension Act or the FCHIP Extension Act. It was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Hoeven, alongside Mr. Cramer, Mr. Daines, and Mr. Sheehy. The main purpose of the bill is to extend the Frontier Community Health Integration Project Demonstration. It does this by changing a 5-year period to a 10-year period in section 123 of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. The changes made by this section are set to take effect on December 31, 2026.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5

    The legislation specifically extends a healthcare demonstration project designed to benefit remote, frontier rural communities.

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5

    Extending the Frontier Community Health Integration Project Demonstration helps maintain and support healthcare access in remote communities.

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+4

    Extending the Medicare demonstration project helps ensure continued healthcare options for older adults in frontier areas.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.