What does Preamble of Rural MOMS Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The proposed amendment concerns the counting of beds in critical access hospitals under the Medicare program. Specifically, the bill aims to exclude certain beds from being counted as acute care inpatient beds.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Rural MOMS Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Rural Maternity Options for Medical Support Act of 2026.

What does EXCLUDING CERTAIN BEDS FROM COUNTING AS ACUTE CARE INPATIENT of Rural MOMS Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 1820(c)(2)(B)(iii) of the Social Security Act. The amendment specifies that beds used solely for labor and delivery should not be included when counting beds for Critical Access Hospitals under the Medicare program.

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Rural MOMS Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/19/2026 · Introduced: 5/19/2026

Author: Randy Feenstra (R-IA)

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The bill excludes beds used solely for labor and delivery from the count of acute care inpatient beds when determining eligibility for Critical Access Hospital status under Medicare.
This legislative action amends the Social Security Act to modify how beds are counted in Critical Access Hospitals.
The Rural MOMS Act of 2026 aims to adjust Medicare program regulations concerning bed counts in rural hospitals.

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