S. 502In Committee

Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2025

Plain-English overview

What this bill does

Temporarily expands Medicare critical access hospital eligibility for certain small rural hospitals in shortage or high-need areas facing sustained financial losses

Key points
  • Require GAO implementation study
  • Require CMS transition guidance
  • Direct MedPAC payment recommendations
  • Expand critical access hospital eligibility
Current status

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-10 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S820-821)
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