H.R. 5985 — Introduced in House

I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5985 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 29, 2018Mr. Paulsen (for himself and Mr. Marchant) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit review of certain Medicare payment determinations for disproportionate share hospitals, and for other purposes. 1. Review of Medicare payment determinations for disproportionate share hospitals (a) In general Section 1886(r) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(r)) is amended by striking paragraph (3). (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any claim relating to a determination made under paragraph (2) of such section 1886(r) that is pending on a date that is on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.