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- H.R.5688
H.R.5688: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a temporary exception to the application of the Medicare long-term care hospital site neutral provisions for certain spinal cord specialty hospitals.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 8, 2016
- Latest Major Action July 19, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to establish, with respect to certain spinal cord specialty hospitals, a temporary exemption from specified Medicare payment limits applicable to long-term care hospital (LTCH) inpatient services. Current law generally applies payment limits to inpatient services for LTCHs that do not meet certain discharge requirements.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 19, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| July 8, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| July 8, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Price (R-Ga.) |