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S. 552In committee

CRITICAL Act

Introduced: Feb 12, 2025

Latest action date: Feb 12, 2025

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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Congress
119th Congress
Introduced
Feb 12, 2025
Recorded roll calls
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Status detail: The most advanced recorded stage is committee consideration.

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What this bill does

Comprehensive Reimbursement Initiative Targeting Investment and Care in rural Locations or the CRITICAL Act

This bill increases the Medicare payment rate by 4% for services provided by critical access hospitals in Alaska and Hawaii.

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What this legislation is about

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Health

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AlaskaHawaiiHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHome and outpatient careHospital careLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicare

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  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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  2. Introduced in Senate

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