Equitable Payments for Nursing Facilities Act of 2021

Senate Bill 2777 - Equitable Payments for Nursing Facilities Act of 2021: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-12-31T05:35:15Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2777 Equitable Payments for Nursing Facilities Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 5:35 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2777

Equitable Payments for Nursing Facilities Act of 2021

This bill allows the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to adjust the federal per diem payment rate for Medicare skilled nursing facilities in Alaska or Hawaii to reflect the unique circumstances of such facilities.

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Current Status of Bill S 2777

Bill S 2777 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 21, 2021. Bill S 2777 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 21, 2021. Bill S 2777's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of September 21, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2777

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2777

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Alaska

- Hawaii

- Health facilities and institutions

- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

- Medicare

- Nursing

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2777

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make adjustments to payment rates for skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare program to account for certain unique circumstances.

Equitable Payments for Nursing Facilities Act of 2021