Derek Schmidt (R-KS)
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the eligibility for the rural emergency hospital designation under the Medicare program.
A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
In committee
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The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes amendments to the Social Security Act regarding the Medicare program. Specifically, it aims to adjust the eligibility requirements for the rural emergency hospital designation. The change involves adding a new category for eligibility based on previous hospital status. This new category includes off-campus outpatient departments that met certain criteria. These criteria involve being a dedicated emergency department located in a rural area.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +4
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill specifically expands eligibility for rural emergency hospital designations to include dedicated emergency departments in rural areas.
- Scored +3
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill expands eligibility for rural emergency hospital designation to include certain off-campus outpatient departments, aiding rural access to emergency care.
- Scored +2
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
By expanding rural emergency hospital designation eligibility, the bill helps preserve Medicare-funded emergency services used by seniors.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Expanded Eligibility for Rural Emergency Hospital Designation: The bill adds a new subparagraph (C) that allows certain off-s-campus outpatient departments of a hospital to qualify for the rural emergency hospital designation. This could benefit those relying on dedicated emergency departments located in rural counties. (Section 1)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill specifically expands eligibility for rural emergency hospital designations to include dedicated emergency departments in rural areas. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Expanding rural emergency hospital designations can help maintain essential healthcare services in rural areas often populated by lower-income residents. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Improving the sustainability of rural emergency hospital designations can benefit Native American populations living in rural counties. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — By expanding rural emergency hospital designation eligibility, the bill helps preserve Medicare-funded emergency services used by seniors.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill expands eligibility for rural emergency hospital designation to include certain off-campus outpatient departments, aiding rural access to emergency care. Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65? — The bill expands the eligibility for the rural emergency hospital designation under the Medicare program.
- 12/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Ron EstesRepublican · Kansas