Protect Medicaid and Rural Hospitals Act

Summary#

The bill would repeal changes to Medicaid state provider tax authority and state-directed payments made by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. It would also add $10 billion per year to the Rural Health Transformation Program for fiscal years 2031 through 2035. The bill would rescind amounts previously appropriated for state-directed payments under that law.

What it means for you#

The bill changes rules affecting Medicaid payments and state funding for rural health care. It does not describe specific changes to individual Medicaid benefits or services.

Expenses#

The bill provides $10 billion for each fiscal year from 2031 through 2035 for the Rural Health Transformation Program. It also rescinds previously appropriated amounts for state-directed payments, but the bill text does not state their value or the overall fiscal effect.

Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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