H.R. 2665

Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act

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118th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 2665

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 18, 2023

Ms. Clarke of New York (for herself, Mr. Crenshaw, Ms. DeGette, and Mr. Burgess) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

A BILL

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to delay certain disproportionate share hospital payment reductions under the Medicaid program.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act.

2.

Delaying certain disproportionate share hospital payment reductions under the Medicaid program

Section 1923(f)(7)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.1396r–4(f)(7)(A)) is amended—

(1)

in clause (i), in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking 2024 and inserting 2026; and

(2)

in clause (ii), by striking 2024 and inserting 2026.