To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the eligibility for the rural emergency hospital designation under the Medicare program.

Summary

The bill changes the Social Security Act to allow hospitals to qualify for rural emergency status at any time during a specified period starting in 2015, rather than only on a fixed date. It also clarifies that a change in a hospital’s ownership – and the resulting new provider ID – will not affect its eligibility. This aims to give more flexibility to rural facilities seeking Medicare support.

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