To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude certain beds from counting as acute care inpatient beds for critical access hospitals under the Medicare program.

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Summary of Bill HR 8891

The bill H.R. 8891 in the 119th Congress, introduced on May 19, 2026, aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. Its primary purpose is to exclude specific beds from being counted as acute care inpatient beds for critical access hospitals under the Medicare program.

Current Status of Bill HR 8891

Bill HR 8891 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 19, 2026. Bill HR 8891 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 19, 2026. Bill HR 8891's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of May 19, 2026

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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude certain beds from counting as acute care inpatient beds for critical access hospitals under the Medicare program.