Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Medicare Program; FY 2025 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update, Hospice Conditions of Participation Updates, and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements".

Bill 118 hjres 217, also known as the Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Medicare Program; FY 2025 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update, Hospice Conditions of Participation Updates, and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements", is a piece of legislation that aims to challenge a rule proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding updates to the Medicare Program for the fiscal year 2025.

The rule in question includes changes to the Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate, updates to the Hospice Conditions of Participation, and requirements for the Hospice Quality Reporting Program. The bill seeks to disapprove of this rule under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations issued by federal agencies.

The purpose of this bill is to provide Congress with the opportunity to voice their disapproval of the CMS rule and potentially prevent its implementation. This legislation is significant as it highlights the role of Congress in overseeing and regulating federal agency actions, particularly in the realm of healthcare policy. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 217 is a crucial piece of legislation that addresses important updates to the Medicare Program and seeks to ensure that any changes made by the CMS are thoroughly reviewed and approved by Congress.