Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act
4/29/2024, 11:51 PMSummary of Bill S 4087
Bill 118 s 4087, also known as the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of mandatory arbitration clauses in nursing home contracts.Currently, many nursing homes require residents and their families to sign arbitration agreements as a condition of admission. These agreements prevent residents from taking legal action in a court of law if they believe they have been mistreated or neglected by the nursing home.
The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act seeks to prohibit nursing homes from including mandatory arbitration clauses in their contracts. This would give residents and their families the option to pursue legal action through the court system if they feel their rights have been violated. Supporters of the bill argue that mandatory arbitration clauses can prevent residents from receiving fair compensation for harm or abuse suffered in nursing homes. They believe that allowing residents to have their day in court will lead to greater accountability and transparency in the nursing home industry. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that arbitration can be a more efficient and cost-effective way to resolve disputes. They believe that removing mandatory arbitration clauses could lead to an increase in frivolous lawsuits and drive up the cost of care for nursing home residents. Overall, the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act is a controversial piece of legislation that aims to protect the rights of nursing home residents while also considering the potential impact on the nursing home industry. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of this bill as it moves through the legislative process.
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Current Status of Bill S 4087
Bill S 4087 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 9, 2024. Bill S 4087 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 9, 2024. Bill S 4087's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of April 9, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4087
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
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2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4087
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HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 4087
Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration ActFairness in Nursing Home Arbitration ActA bill 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.Comments
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