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Saving Rural Hospitals from Closure Act

USA116th CongressHR-7759| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2020
Jason Smith

Jason Smith

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (20)
David Kustoff (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Jim Hagedorn (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Billy Long (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Tom Emmer (Republican)Kendra S. Horn (Democratic)David P. Roe (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Social Security Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Saving Rural Hospitals from Closure Act This bill modifies requirements for the Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment Program during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The program provides Medicare payments in advance to eligible providers experiencing claims or cash flow disruptions, such as during national emergencies; the program was specifically expanded in response to COVID-19 to encompass more types of providers, subject to certain recoupment and repayment provisions. The bill allows the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to forgive repayment, extend the recoupment timeline, and lower applicable interest rates for hospitals experiencing significant financial hardship (e.g., impending bankruptcy).
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jul 23, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
  • July 23, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • July 23, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

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Saving Rural Hospitals from Closure Act

USA116th CongressHR-7759| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2020
Saving Rural Hospitals from Closure Act This bill modifies requirements for the Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment Program during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The program provides Medicare payments in advance to eligible providers experiencing claims or cash flow disruptions, such as during national emergencies; the program was specifically expanded in response to COVID-19 to encompass more types of providers, subject to certain recoupment and repayment provisions. The bill allows the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to forgive repayment, extend the recoupment timeline, and lower applicable interest rates for hospitals experiencing significant financial hardship (e.g., impending bankruptcy).
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jul 23, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
  • July 23, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • July 23, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Jason Smith

Jason Smith

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (20)
David Kustoff (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Jim Hagedorn (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Billy Long (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Tom Emmer (Republican)Kendra S. Horn (Democratic)David P. Roe (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Social Security Subcommittee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
BankruptcyCardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHospital careInfectious and parasitic diseasesInterest, dividends, interest ratesMedicareUnemployment