Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 21, 2026)
Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization
This bill extends the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program for an additional five years. The program tests the feasibility of cost-based reimbursement under Medicare for small rural hospitals that are too large to qualify for special payment as critical access hospitals.
The bill specifies that hospitals that participate in the program between December 30, 2024, and January 1, 2027, may continue to participate during the five-year extension period.
What just happenedMay 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 21, 2026
- May 21, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ways and Means Committee - May 21, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 21, 2026IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House