Comments submitted to CMS: Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. (Specifically on internal coverage criteria and appeals determinations) HR. 4713 (Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Act): support for legislation that provides statutory authority for the Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program within the Department of Agriculture. Proposed legislative solutions for supporting critical access hospitals achieve cost based reimbursement for Medicare Advantage patients Expressed support for delaying cuts to Medicaid Disproportionate Share hospitals, extending telehealth flexibilities, extending Medicare-related programs that support rural hospitals. Expressed opposition to the following items being considered for a budget reconciliation package: capped Medicaid funding, restrictions on provider taxes, restrictions on state directed payment programs, site-neutral payment policies. Express support for the following item considered for a budget reconciliation package: repeal nursing home minimum staffing rule.
Literal federal measure citations: HR. 4713