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H.R.5015: Medicaid DSH Payment Adjustment Fairness Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Aug. 13, 2021
- Latest Major Action Aug. 16, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Aug. 13, 2021
Bill Summary
Medicaid DSH Payment Adjustment Fairness Act of 2021 This bill allows for the use of a certain prior methodology relating to the calculation of Medicaid disproportionate-share hospital (DSH) payment limits. (DSHs are hospitals that receive additional payment under Medicaid for treating a large share of low-income patients.) Under current law, effective October 1, 2021, costs and payments associated with services furnished to Medicaid-eligible...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug. 16, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Aug. 13, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Aug. 13, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.) |