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118th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2665
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 18, 2023Ms. Clarke of New York (for herself, Mr. Crenshaw, Ms. DeGette, and Mr. Burgess) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
A BILL
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to delay certain disproportionate share hospital payment reductions under the Medicaid program.
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Short title
This Act may be cited as the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act.
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Delaying certain disproportionate share hospital payment reductions under the Medicaid program
Section 1923(f)(7)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.1396r–4(f)(7)(A)) is amended—
(1) in clause (i), in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking 2024 and inserting 2026; and
(2) in clause (ii), by striking 2024 and inserting 2026.