S. 521: Supporting Access to Rural Community Hospitals Act of 2025

S. 521 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Currently, only small rural hospitals meeting specific distance or 'necessary provider' criteria can receive special cost-based payments from Medicare as Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs). This bill changes that for one year, allowing larger rural hospitals… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.