What is the current status of S 551?

S 551 is currently: Introduced.

S 551 was sponsored by Dan Sullivan (R), Sen.

Hospital Payment Adjustment Bill

IntroducedN/A

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

Senate

House

Pres

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Why This Matters

This bill aims to increase payments for outpatient hospital services in Alaska and Hawaii to reflect higher living costs. It helps ensure that hospitals in these states can continue to provide quality care.

If you live in Alaska or Hawaii, your local hospital may receive more funding for outpatient services.

Who this affects

Hospitals in Alaska · Patients in Alaska · Hospitals in Hawaii · Patients in Hawaii

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill allows for cost-of-living adjustments for hospital outpatient services in Alaska and Hawaii.
2It applies to services provided starting January 1, 2026.
3The adjustments will help account for the unique challenges faced by hospitals in these states.
4The bill ensures that these adjustments are not budget-neutral, meaning they can increase payments.

Read the detailed summary

Ensuring Outpatient Quality for Rural States Act This bill allows Medicare payments for covered hospital outpatient services in Alaska or Hawaii to include certain cost-of-living adjustments.

Last changed 25 days ago · checked hourly

Hospital Payment Adjustment Bill

IntroducedN/A

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

Senate

House

Pres

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Why This Matters

If you live in Alaska or Hawaii, your local hospital may receive more funding for outpatient services.

Who this affects

Hospitals in Alaska · Patients in Alaska · Hospitals in Hawaii · Patients in Hawaii

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill allows for cost-of-living adjustments for hospital outpatient services in Alaska and Hawaii.
2It applies to services provided starting January 1, 2026.
3The adjustments will help account for the unique challenges faced by hospitals in these states.
4The bill ensures that these adjustments are not budget-neutral, meaning they can increase payments.

Read the detailed summary

Ensuring Outpatient Quality for Rural States Act This bill allows Medicare payments for covered hospital outpatient services in Alaska or Hawaii to include certain cost-of-living adjustments.

Last changed 25 days ago · checked hourly