Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act

House Bill 5326 - Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 5326 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5326

Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act

This bill prohibits, and nullifies any existing, pre-dispute arbitration agreements with respect to Medicare skilled nursing facilities or Medicaid nursing facilities, home- and community-based services, or home health care services.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5326

Bill HR 5326 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 5, 2019. Bill HR 5326 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 5, 2019. Bill HR 5326's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 6, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5326

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5326

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Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration

- Health facilities and institutions

- Home and outpatient care

- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

- Medicaid

- Medicare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5326

Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities from using pre-dispute arbitration agreements with respect to residents of those facilities under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and for other purposes.

Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act