To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive certain distance requirements for certain hospitals electing to be designated as critical access hospitals.

2/12/2025, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1191

Bill 119 HR 1191, also known as the Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2021, aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide relief for certain hospitals seeking designation as critical access hospitals. Critical access hospitals are small, rural facilities that play a vital role in providing healthcare services to underserved communities.

The bill specifically focuses on waiving certain distance requirements that hospitals must meet in order to qualify for critical access designation. By waiving these requirements, more hospitals will have the opportunity to receive critical access status, which comes with benefits such as higher reimbursement rates for Medicare services.

This legislation is important because many rural hospitals struggle to meet the current distance requirements due to the unique geographic challenges they face. By waiving these requirements, more hospitals will be able to qualify for critical access designation and continue to serve their communities. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1191 seeks to support rural hospitals and ensure that they have the resources they need to provide quality healthcare to their patients. It is a bipartisan effort to address the challenges facing rural healthcare facilities and improve access to care for individuals living in rural areas.

Current Status of Bill HR 1191

Bill HR 1191 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2025. Bill HR 1191 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 11, 2025. Bill HR 1191's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of February 11, 2025

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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive certain distance requirements for certain hospitals electing to be designated as critical access hospitals.To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive certain distance requirements for certain hospitals electing to be designated as critical access hospitals.

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