In CommitteeFiled Mar 26, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mar 26, 2026
Summary
The bill changes the Social Security Act so that hospitals whose area wage index falls below the 25th percentile receive a higher Medicare wage adjustment. It does this by adding half the gap between a hospital’s index and the 25th‑percentile benchmark. The change is designed to help financially struggling, low‑wage hospitals stay open.
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