Reinstatement of Medicare Bonus and Capital Payment for Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 1998
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (19 Oct 1998): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 4855, proposes to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, which governs Medicare. Specifically, it aims to reinstate certain bonus thresholds and capital payment levels for rehabilitation hospitals and units. This would involve modifying existing provisions related to Medicare payments under Part A.
The legislation directly affects rehabilitation hospitals and units that provide services to Medicare beneficiaries. By reinstating specific bonus thresholds and capital payment levels, the bill could alter how these facilities are reimbursed by Medicare for their services and capital investments. The proposed changes are intended to apply to cost reporting periods beginning on or after October 1, 1998.
Introduced in the House of Representatives on October 19, 1998, by Representative Richard Neal, the bill was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. As of its introduction, its status is listed as "Introduced," meaning it has not yet advanced further in the legislative process.
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Official summary
Reinstatement of Medicare Bonus and Capital Payment for Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 1998 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to reinstate certain bonus thresholds and capital payment levels for rehabilitation hospitals and units.
Timeline
19 Oct 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4855 do?
- This bill, H.R. 4855, proposes to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, which governs Medicare. Specifically, it aims to reinstate certain bonus thresholds and capital payment levels for rehabilitation hospitals and units. This would involve modifying existing provisions related to Medicare payments under Part A. The legislation directly affects rehabilitation hospitals and units that provide services to Medicare beneficiaries. By reinstating specific bonus thresholds and capital payment levels, the bill could alter how these facilities are reimbursed by Medicare for their services and capital investments. The proposed changes are intended to apply to cost reporting periods beginning on or after October 1, 1998. Introduced in the House of Representatives on October 19, 1998, by Representative Richard Neal, the bill was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. As of its introduction, its status is listed as "Introduced," meaning it has not yet advanced further in the legislative process.
- Has H.R. 4855 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4855. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4855?
- H.R. 4855 was sponsored by Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-2] (D-MA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4855?
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (19 Oct 1998).
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