S. 552 is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress aimed at changing how critical access hospitals located in noncontiguous states, like Alaska and Hawaii, are reimbursed for their services under the Social Security Act. Starting January 1, 2026, these hospitals would receive...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a small hospital far away in places like Alaska or Hawaii. This bill wants to give those hospitals a little more money, starting in 2026, to help them keep taking care of sick people, ride in ambulances, and stay in nursing homes.