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Hemophilia SNF Access Act

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5952

Hemophilia SNF Access Act

This bill includes certain treatments for hemophilia and other bleeding disorders as high-cost, low-probability ancillary services that may be paid for separately, rather than under the prospective payment (i.e., per diem) system for skilled nursing facilities, under Medicare.

Current Status of Bill HR 5952

Bill HR 5952 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2020. Bill HR 5952 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 25, 2020.  Bill HR 5952's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 25, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5952

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
15
Democrat Cosponsors
12
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5952

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Blood and blood diseases
- Health care coverage and access
- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
- Medicare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5952

Hemophilia SNF Access Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to skilled nursing facility services for hemophilia patients.
Hemophilia SNF Access Act

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