To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify payment rates under the Federally qualified health center prospective payment system under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
Latest action (15 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10398 is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress that, according to its title, would amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act — the section of federal law that governs Medicare — to modify the payment rates used under the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) prospective payment system. FQHCs are community-based clinics that receive federal support to serve underserved populations, and Medicare reimburses them under a specific payment formula. The bill's title indicates an intent to change that payment system "and for other purposes," but the substantive details of how rates would be modified are not yet available.
Because the full legislative text has not been published, it is not possible to say specifically which payment rates would change, by how much, when any changes would take effect, or which additional provisions "for other purposes" might include. Likely affected parties would include FQHCs, their patients, and the Medicare program, but the exact impact cannot be determined from the information available.
The bill was introduced on September 15, 2026, by Rep. Michael Rulli (R-OH), and its current status is "Introduced." This means it has been formally submitted to the House of Representatives. Typically, a bill at this stage would be referred to a relevant committee, such as the House Committee on Energy and Commerce or Ways and Means, for further review before any potential further action.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 15, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10398 do?
- H.R. 10398 is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress that, according to its title, would amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act — the section of federal law that governs Medicare — to modify the payment rates used under the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) prospective payment system. FQHCs are community-based clinics that receive federal support to serve underserved populations, and Medicare reimburses them under a specific payment formula. The bill's title indicates an intent to change that payment system "and for other purposes," but the substantive details of how rates would be modified are not yet available. Because the full legislative text has not been published, it is not possible to say specifically which payment rates would change, by how much, when any changes would take effect, or which additional provisions "for other purposes" might include. Likely affected parties would include FQHCs, their patients, and the Medicare program, but the exact impact cannot be determined from the information available. The bill was introduced on September 15, 2026, by Rep. Michael Rulli (R-OH), and its current status is "Introduced." This means it has been formally submitted to the House of Representatives. Typically, a bill at this stage would be referred to a relevant committee, such as the House Committee on Energy and Commerce or Ways and Means, for further review before any potential further action.
- Has H.R. 10398 become law?
- Not yet. As of 15 Sep 2026, H.R. 10398 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10398?
- H.R. 10398 was sponsored by Rep. Michael Rulli [R-OH6] (Republican-OH), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10398?
- Introduced (15 Sep 2026).
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