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S.2786: Rural Access to Hospice Act of 2016
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 13, 2016
- Latest Major Action April 13, 2016
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Rural Access to Hospice Act of 2016 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow payment under Medicare for certain services furnished to hospice patients by rural health clinics and federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). With respect to a patient who elects to receive hospice care under Medicare, current law generally limits payment for services that are either duplicative of such care or related to the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 13, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| April 13, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) |