What is the current status of S 553?

S 553 is currently: Introduced.

S 553 was sponsored by Dan Sullivan (R), Sen.

Support for Hospitals in Alaska and Hawaii

IntroducedN/A

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

Senate

House

Pres

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Why This Matters

This bill helps hospitals in Alaska and Hawaii by ensuring they receive enough funding to cover their costs. It addresses financial challenges faced by these remote healthcare providers.

If you live in Alaska or Hawaii, your local hospital may get more money to provide better care.

Who this affects

Patients · Communities · Hospitals in Alaska · Hospitals in Hawaii

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill increases payments to certain hospitals in Alaska and Hawaii.
2It ensures these hospitals receive at least 94 percent of their reasonable costs.
3The bill does not change patient copayment amounts.
4It allows for additional payments without affecting the overall budget.
5Regulations will be created within six months to implement these changes.

Read the detailed summary

Save our Lone Emergency Services Act or the SOLES Act This bill requires Medicare payments to sole community hospitals in Alaska or Hawaii to cover at least 94% of the reasonable costs of covered outpatient services.

Last changed 25 days ago · checked hourly

Support for Hospitals in Alaska and Hawaii

IntroducedN/A

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

Senate

House

Pres

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Why This Matters

This bill helps hospitals in Alaska and Hawaii by ensuring they receive enough funding to cover their costs. It addresses financial challenges faced by these remote healthcare providers.

If you live in Alaska or Hawaii, your local hospital may get more money to provide better care.

Who this affects

Patients · Communities · Hospitals in Alaska · Hospitals in Hawaii

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill increases payments to certain hospitals in Alaska and Hawaii.
2It ensures these hospitals receive at least 94 percent of their reasonable costs.
3The bill does not change patient copayment amounts.
4It allows for additional payments without affecting the overall budget.
5Regulations will be created within six months to implement these changes.

Read the detailed summary

Last changed 25 days ago · checked hourly