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.

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Bill Number

HR 5688

Introduced

Jul 8, 2016

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Congressional oversight Government studies and investigations Health Hospital care Licensing and registrations Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care Medicare Neurological disorders State and local government operations

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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.

Actions

Jul 19, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 8, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jul 8, 2016

Introduced in House

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